Suwannee Democrat 127th YEAR, NO. 37 | 4 SECTIONS, 40 PAGES Wednesday Edition — February 22, 2012 50 CENTS

Serving Suwannee County since 1884, including Live Oak, Wellborn, Dowling Park, Branford, McAlpin and O’Brien Finishes 15 out of 43 cars at ARCA Series Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 Skinner enjoys

- Photo: Ronnie Hart solid By Jeffry Boatright [email protected] Local racing sensation Fain Skin- Daytona ner added a successful finish at the Daytona International Speedway to his list of accomplishments Saturday Live Oak’s own Greg Scott dropped by the number 39 hauler to visit with hometown racing sensation Fain afternoon. Skinner and collect an autograph before the race. (Far left) Fain holds his sons, twins Cale and Cole pri- debut or to the starting of the 2012 ARCA Series Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at the Daytona International Speed- SEE SKINNER, PAGE 8A way. See more photos in sports, page 5B. - Photo: Jeffry Boatright I’VE BEEN WORKIN’ Court sides ON THE RAILROAD with flock Utilco Railroad Services of Georgia worked through the weekend and part of the beginning of this week to perform growers maintenance on several railroad crossings throughout the county. Pilgrim’s Pride breached contracts, judge ruled By Jeffry Boatright tled to as damages had jeffry.boatright@ PPC breached their gaflnews.com contracts immediately prior to commence- A United States ment of these cases.” bankruptcy judge has PPC filed for Chap- ruled that Pilgrim’s ter 11 Bankruptcy pro- Pride Corporation tection in 2008 and ul- owes claims to local timately canceled sev- poultry flock growers eral local poultry who had their contracts grower contracts. The canceled by the com- poultry giant stated it pany in 2009. was losing $1 million Judge Dennis each week at the Michael Lynn ruled re- Suwannee County cently in Fort Worth, plant, near Ellaville. Texas, that the “sum- According to the mary judgment will be court documents, PPC granted to the growers contends that growers to the extent that their are not entitled to as- claims are allowable in sert damage claims by such amount as they might have been enti- SEE COURT, PAGE 8A Here, crews work on the crossing at Church Avenue Monday by replacing the asphalt and crossing ties which should prove a smoother crossing. - Photo: Misty A. Ward Florida House passes Sales Tax Holiday Water working group goes with Three day holiday to return Aug. 3-5 Tallahassee, Fla. – sales tax certain cloth- The Florida House ing priced at $75 or FLOW, elects leadership passed CS/HB 737 Tax less (employee uni- By Misty A. Ward bia County, as chairman the name Florida Leaders first action item was to on Sales, Use, and forms, school clothes) [email protected] of the board and Dr. He- Organized for Water, or adopt a resolution re- Other Transactions by and school supplies len Miller, mayor of FLOW. questing a review of the State Rep. Elizabeth with a sales price of The water working White Springs, as co- Although the group is impacts on the Floridan Porter, R-Lake City re- $15 or less. group comprised of rep- chair. in preliminary stages for Aquifer based on the wa- cently. The bill estab- "In the present Flori- resentatives from 29 The directors also offi- the interlocal agreement lishes a three day non- da economy, our fami- counties and four towns cially voted to stick with in creating FLOW, their SEE WATER, PAGE 8A recurring Sales Tax lies need every oppor- met in Lake City on Feb. Holiday for the week- tunity to save and to 13 to continue discussing end of Aug. 3-5, ex- the organization of the empting from the state SEE FLORIDA, PAGE 8A group. Miami woman busted for It was decided at the meeting the members carrying pot into prison would be directors. They By Jeffry Boatright purchasing, concealing Fred Martin seeks elected Commissioner [email protected] and transporting mari- Ronald Williams, Colum- juana, tobacco and cel- office of sheriff A Miami woman has been arrested for lular telephones into the Tintorero By Jeffry Boatright introducing marijuana and other contra- state prison. [email protected] The African band items into Suwannee Correctional On Dec. 27, Tintorero was found to be Institution, according to records from the in possession of .8 ounces of marijuana Lifelong Suwannee American Suwannee County Jail. and Top tobacco, that was hidden inside County resident Fred Mar- Development Records show Jacqueline L. Tintorero, Chinese rice and two cellular telephones tin is seeking the office of 49, Miami, had a discussion by telephone sheriff of Suwannee Coun- Council’s on Dec. 15 with a co-defendant, about SEE MIAMI, PAGE 8A ty. He has already made his Annual Black intention to run publicly known and actively seeks History enough petition signatures to qualify for the ballot. Fred Martin Program According to Martin, he Page 10A is only about 100 signatures away from qualifying. Martin readily acknowledges his support for le- galized marijuana and quickly refers to a quote of Abraham Lincoln that is very important to him. “Prohibition goes beyond the bounds of reason in *See dealer for details that it attempts to control a man’s appetites by leg- WES HANEY Family Owned & Operated Since 1967 islation and make a crime out of things that are not Just East Of Downtown. 362-2976 Live Oak, FL www.weshaneychevrolet.com 722613lcv SEE FRED, PAGE 8A www.suwanneedemocrat.com PAGE 2A I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT/LIVE OAK WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012 ON THE FLIP SIDE HOW TO REACH US Arrest Record Editor’s note: The DOC-Department of Cor- ane Hingson, 66, 17795 CR SCSO-H.Harris SCSO C Smith Switchboard, 386-362-1734 Suwannee Democrat prints rections 252, McAplin, FL, dwlsr February 19, Joshua February 20, Mikal Luis Fax, 386-364-5578 the entire arrest record each (knowingly): LOPD-J. Radtke, 30, 1314 Bramlett Rodriguez, 18, 193 Ne Email, [email protected] week. If your name appears February 16, Adrian Rountree Pl, Lawrenceville, GA, Suw Rowland Blvd, Trenton, FL, Mail, P. O. B ox 3 7 0 here and you are later found Mendoza-Navarro, 25, February 17, Venita Faye co wrt vop o/c carjacking: sent 1yr cj: SCSO - L. Land Live Oak, FL 32064 not guilty or the charges are 19620 N. Cr 349 Apt #2, Pugh, 33, 1418 Ruby Street, Office, 211 Howard Street East dropped, we will be happy O'Brien, FL, no valid dl Live Oak, FL, vop-poss of I Publisher, SCFR calls for service from 2/12/2012 Myra Regan, ext. 122 to make note of this in the (2nd offense): FHP - A. cont subst: SCSO-K.Os- newspaper when judicial Hughes born @ midnight to 2/19/2012 @midnight proof is presented to us by February 16, Anthony February 17, Jacqueline L Total calls for service: Structure:1 you or the authorities. Michael Pettrey, 19, 22223 Tintorero, 49, 14514 S W 121 Brush fire: 7 CONTACT US WITH 135th Lane, O'Brien, FL, 161st Ct, Miami, FL, intro Vehicle fire: 0 The following abbrevia- lafayette co-fta o/c poss, contraband into corr/inst, at- Medical Calls: 99 Motor vehicle crash: 7 YOUR COMMENTS tions are used below: control substance w/o pre- tempt contra into prison/in- Cardiac: 11 Med assist: 1 If you have any questions or SCSO-Suwannee County scription: SCSO-Z. Clark tro rem, contra in prison Trauma: 15 Hazmat: 1 concerns, call us at 386-362-1734 Sheriff’s Office February 16, Kimberly possessi, attempt contra/in Motor vehicle crash: 8 Tree on road: 0 or visit our Web site at LOPD-Live Oak Police Lynn Radford, 26, 4039 W prison introduction, 1st app Miscellaneous medical Tree Fire: 1 www.suwanneedemocrat.com Department Hwy 90 Lot #103, Lake n/a pd per fina: SCSO-T call: 17 Power line: 2 FDLE-Florida Depart- City, FL, vop o/c felony bat- Smith Altered mental status: 4 Fire Alarm: 2 ment of Law Enforcement tery, 1st app--pd app per February 18, Cruz Emilio Respiratory: 8 NEWSROOM FHP-Florida Highway fina: SCSO-A. Loston Palacios-Dela, 24, 218 Diabetic: 4 Volunteer Fire Respons- Patrol February 16, Tammy Kay Horne Ave, Live Oak, FL, Weakness: 10 es: 16 I Editor, FWC-Florida Wildlife Bloodsaw, 34, 6 Walnut no valid d.l: SCSO Steven- Abdominal pain: 4 Jeff Waters, ext. 131 Commission Lane, Camphill, PA, burg of son Seizure: 4 E-1 as R-5: 3 I Reporter, Misty Ward, ext. 130 DOT-Department of conveyance, grand theft iii, February 19, Tony E Overdose: 2 I Reporter, Transportation burg of conveyance, grand Clayton, 42, 670 SW Tama- CVA: 1 LOTTERY RESULTS Joyce Marie Taylor, ext. 134 OALE-Office of Agricul- theft iii, 1st app pd appt per rack Lp, Lake City, FL, Suw Standby: 1 Florida I Reporter, tural Law Enforcement Fina: SCSO-A. Loston co wrt vop o/c unlaw, poss Med Alarm: 3 Florida CASH 3 PLAY 4 Jeffry Boatright, ext. 132 P & P-Probation and Pa- February 16, Richard Lee alcohol; poss -20: SCSO C N/V: 3 2/20/12....1,8,8 2/20/12 . .2,4,3,5 Allergic Reaction: 1 role Jones, 27, 1616 Ruby St Smith FANTASY 5 USMS-US Marshals Ser- NE, Live Oak, FL, deal in February 19, Barney Du- OB: 1 2/20/12...... 10,18,27,30,35 vice stolen property: SCSO-T. ane Hingson, 66, 17795 Cr Death: 2 MEGA MONEY 19,22,26,29,MB13 LOTTO...... 7,18,37,41,45,51,x5 ADVERTISING ATF-Department of Alco- Lee 252, McAlpin, FL, dwlsr at- POWERBALL . . . . 23,28,50,56,59 hol, Tobacco and Firearms February 16, Barney Du- tach tag not assigned: Fire Calls: 22 ...... PB5 I Advertising Manager, Monja Slater, ext. 105 I Sr. Advertising Representative, Pleasant Hill Community Bill Regan, ext. 160 I Advertising Representative, Educators installs officers Brenda Demarais, ext. 109 The Pleasant Hill HCE (Home and Community Educa- I Advertising Representative, tors) in McAlpin, installed new officers on Jan. 9, 2012. Jennifer Hutchins, ext. 141 The Pleasant Hill HCE held their installation of officers I Classified/Legal, Jan. 9, 2012 at their regular meeting for this year. Coffee Louise Sheddan, ext. 102 and pastry was furnished by Barbara Thomas. I Telesales Ad Representative, Betty Hicks conducted the installation of officers in a Virginia Milam, ext. 103 very unique ceremony by giving each officer an example of our duties and dedication to serve the community. Those installed were Bettye Bracewell, president; Barbara CIRCULATION Parks, vice-president; Donna Wade, secretary and Bea Harper, treasurer. I Circulation Bettye Bracewell then accepted the gavel and we fin- Service Hours, M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ished our regular meeting for the new year. Subscription Rates, We welcome all guests and encourage you to join us the In-county, $33 Out-of-county, $48 second Monday of each month to share in our community projects. Please call Bettye Bracewell at 386-362-1684 or Bar- bara Parks at 386-362-3044 should you have any ques- tions.

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Frostproof, Fla.- The first leg of the Flori- hanced Service Revolver division. He was the Stock Service Pistol Ex- da Triple Crown, held recently in Frost- also High Press, by virtue of his role in the pert division. proof, saw many Live Oakians in the win- ProArms Podcasts. His wife Terri Strayer In team events, Team ner’s circle. The Triple Crown is a series of was overall top shooter in the Stock Service Live Oak came in a strong three major pistol matches under the aus- Pistol Marksman competition, beating all second, beaten by only four pices of the International Defensive Pistol the men in that part of the tournament. points by the elite team Association, and draws top shooters from Norm Ambrozy of Live Oak won top from Italy, Squadra Italiana. all over the US and several foreign coun- Marksman honors in the Stock Service Re- The Live Oak team honors MADISON, FL – North Florida Community College Regis- tries. volver division. were shared by Kevin tered Nursing students (l-r) Tanya Terry of Madison Coun- Team captain John Strayer, owner of the Allen Davis won first place among En- Williams in Custom De- ty and Dana Anderson of Suwannee County set up a dis- ProArms Gun Shop and also John’s Lawn hanced Service Pistol Marksmen, and Col. fense Pistol, Chris Christian play in the NFCC Student Center in February to help share Equipment, both on North Ohio Avenue in David Blazek, USAF retired, was a double in Enhanced Service Pistol, heart-healthy tips and information with fellow students, Live Oak, was the overall winner in the En- winner with both High Military honors and Terri Strayer in Stock Ser- College employees and campus visitors. The information vice Pistol, Norm Ambrozy table offered valuable information on heart health and heart in Stock Service Revolver, attack warning signs and allowed NFCC second-year RN and John Strayer in En- students to share their knowledge with the NFCC commu- hanced Service Revolver. nity. Courtesy photo

Live Oak’s Team Pro Arms. Courtesy photo

SUWANNEE COUNTY CONSERVATION The Gulf of Mexico Initiative (GoMI), recently announced by the USDA- Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), is providing $50 million for conservation plan develop- ment and financial assistance for the five Gulf Coast states over the next three years. GoMI will direct additional technical and financial assistance to landowners within two watersheds in parts of three counties in Florida - Suwannee, Lafayette and Escambia. These funds will be available to eligible producers to voluntarily implement conservation plans and practices that will help enhance water quality along rivers, tributaries and bays that flow into the Gulf of Mexico. A majority of the agricultural land within Lafayette County is eligible. You can refer to the GoMI map for more detailed location. (Most of the eligible area in Suwannee County is located Southwest of the U.S. 129/CR252 intersection, and a small area Northeast of the intersection. You can refer to the GoMI map for more detailed location).

Under GoMI, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) offers financial assistance to help you carry out conservation work on your property. Some of the conservation practices that might interest you under these programs are irrigation, residue management, brush management, pasture and hayland planting, interior cross fences for rotational grazing, water development for livestock, prescribed grazing and management type practices like nutrient (fertilization) and pest (weed control).The application cutoff date for GoMI 2012 funds is March 1, 2012.

If you would like more information on the GoMI program, or to see if you are within the boundary of the project area, there will be a public meeting held at the Lafayette County Commission Meeting Room, located at the Courthouse in Mayo on February 23, 2012 at 6 pm. If you would like to learn more you can contact us at (386) 294-1851 Ext.3; or Suwannee County at (386) 362-2622. 726188awv 726436awv

726475awv PAGE 4A I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT/LIVE OAK WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012 and theater and opera per- Maude Mills, several derson of Clearwater, Fla. held 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, a public reception at the OBITUARIES formances. He was a past nieces and cousins, and his Her brother William Jagoe 2012 at the Graveside in Dowling Park Church of winner in competitions ex-wife and friend Sue Jr. of Lake City, Fla. Aunt the Live Oak Cemetery God Fellowship Hall. sponsored by the National Butler Orr and her husband Arlene of O’Brien and sev- with Brother Wilbur Wood Daniels Funeral Homes Association of Music Lawrence Orr. eral cousins. officiating. & Crematory, Inc., of Live Clubs. Services were Tuesday, Respects were paid at Please sign the guest- Oak and Branford, FL in Bill is perhaps best Feb. 21, 2012, at 1 p.m. in Haven Hospice, 6037 W book at www.harrisfuneral- charge of arrangements. known as the founder and Central United Methodist US Highway 90 in Lake homeinc.net. director of The Master- Church in Florence, S.C., City, Fla. on Saturday, Feb. Harris Funeral Home & DEATH works Choir in Florence, with inurnment in the 18, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 4 Cremations, Inc., 932 N. S.C. He founded the Mas- church columbarium. A re- p.m. with a brief service at Ohio Ave., Live Oak, FL NOTICE terworks Choir in 1979 to ception will be held at the 3:30 p.m. 386-364-5115 is in charge satisfy the desire of musi- church following the ser- ICS Cremation & Funer- of all arrangements. John “Wesley” Henley cians throughout the Pee vice. al Home. April 29, 1945 Dee region to present pro- Memorials may be made Vernelle B. Allen Feb. 19, 2012 William Brant Mills grams of serious choral to the Organ Fund of Cen- June Swain Weeks July 31, 1937 Aug. 16, 1943 music. The choir was soon tral United Methodist Aug. 4, 1937 Feb. 20, 2012 ohn “Wesley” Hen- Feb. 18, 2012 incorporated and board Church, P. O. Box 87, Flo- Feb. 14, 2012 ley, age 66 of Live members elected. In the rence, SC 29503. ernelle B. Allen of JOak, Fla., illiam Brant summer of 1995, the choir Waters-Powell Funeral une Swain Weeks, Dowling Park, passed away Sunday, Mills, 68, passed toured Austria and Ger- Home is assisting the fami- age 74, formally of VFlorida, passed Feb.19, 2012 at his Waway peacefully many giving concerts in Vi- ly of Mr. Mills. JLive Oak, Florida, away on Monday, Feb. 20, home. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. enna, Melk, and passed away Tuesday 2012, at Haven Hospice in Graveside services will “Bill” was born in Live Salzburg. The choir partic- Cathy A. Collins morning Feb. 14, Lake City, after a two be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Oak, Florida on Aug 16, ipated twice in the Festival (Jagoe) 2012 at her home in month struggle with Feb. 23 in the Live Oak 1943. He was predeceased of Churches programs in Jan. 27, 1954 Dunnellon, Fla. following melanoma. She was born in Cemetery. by his parents, Brantley Charleston as part of Picco- Feb. 14, 2012 a lengthy illness. She was Sanford, Florida, on July Harris Funeral Home & Rees Mills and Myrtle lo Spoleto and sang in the born in Jasper, Fla. living 31, 1937 to Ira and Charity Cremations, Inc. of Live Land Mills, and his twin National Cathedral in athy Collins, 58, most of her life in Live Brewer. Mrs. Allen was Oak, FL is in charge of all brother, Robert Drew Mills. Washington, D.C. In addi- of Live Oak, Fla., Oak. June worked for the married to the late Louie C. arrangements. Bill was an organist, pi- tion, since 2000 the choir Cpassed away Surrey Place Nursing Cen- Allen. She was a public anist, and choral director. participated several years peacefully on Feb. 14, ter as a Certified Nursing school teacher in the Do you have He will be remembered for in local events including 2012 at Haven Hospice af- Assistant. She loved to Suwannee County School his outstanding musician- Arts Alive and The South ter a brief but hard fought read, work puzzles, grow System for 30 years. She questions about ship and his incredible Carolina Pecan Festival. In battle with cancer. Cathy vegetables and had a green was very active in her sense of humor. There are 2005, the Masterworks was born on Jan. 27, 1954. thumb when it came to church, the Midway Medicare? many “Bill Mills Stories,” Choir was selected to be Almost from birth, Cathy hanging baskets. Fishing Church of God, where she Do you have questions which were always funnier the choir to perform the had a passion for horse. was one of her passions, served as pastor’s assistant about your options for when he told them himself. works of Robert Powell. She and her husband, Jim, along with trekking and coordinated many out- Medicare, Medicare/Medic- He was a graduate of A Diaconal Minister in realized their dream in through garage and yard reach programs for the aid, disability, supplemental Florida State University the United Methodist 1991 when they moved sales, June loved living life church. After her retire- insurance, Part D Prescrip- with a Bachelor of Music Church, Mr. Mills served from their native Connecti- in general. ment, she was a certified tion Drug Plans, or degree in organ perfor- as Director of Music and cut to Suwannee County, She was predeceased by volunteer prison chaplain Medicare billings? mance, and the University Organist at Central United Fla. It was here that Cathy her husband Carl Weeks, a for prisons in Madison and If you do, come see of South Carolina with a Methodist Church for over and Jim began to breed, son, Robert Swain, and a Live Oak. Mrs. Allen is SHINE, a volunteer pro- Master of Music in organ forty-two years. He was raise and train Arabian grandson, Jamie Temple. survived by two sisters, gram with the Florida De- performance. His post- dedicated to the church and horses. She was an active Survivors include two LaVerne Lewis and LaJuan partment of Elder Affairs, graduate work included the organ, even leaving a broker in the Suwannee sons, Martin Lowe and Jeff Boully, as well as two chil- for one-on-one counseling. study at Indiana University, list of additional stops to and Columbia County area Lowe, both of Live Oak, dren, Jeanette Allen and SHINE provides free, unbi- Southern Methodist Uni- add! real estate market. Cathy Fla.; two daughters, Wanda Timothy Allen, four grand- ased and confidential assis- versity, Stanford Universi- He is survived by two became a good friend to Long of Dunnellon, Fla. children and four great tance. If you cannot come to ty, and Columbia College. children, Brantley Rees everyone she met. and Robin Swain of Live grandchildren. The funeral a site call the Elder Helpline He appeared locally and re- Mills (Carla) of Florence, Survivors include her Oak, Fla. Four grandchil- service will be held at at 1-800-262-2243 to be re- gionally in solo organ S.C. and Susan Mills Rana parents, William and Claire dren and four great-grand- graveside at 10 a.m., Satur- ferred to a SHINE Volun- recitals, organ concerti with (Salem) of Asheville, N.C., Jagoe and her loving hus- children also survive. day, Feb. 25, 2012, at the teer near you. SHINE will orchestra, and chamber mu- and three grandchildren band of 35 years, Jim Visitation was held Fri- Dowling Park Historic be at: sic programs. A well- whom he adored, Elliana Collins, all of Live Oak, day morning from 9 a.m. to Cemetery, Dowling Park, Thursday, known pianist, he accom- Rees Mills, William Brant Fla. Her son Brian Ander- 11 a.m. at the funeral Florida. With Rev. Retis March 1 10 a.m.-Noon panied various choral Mills, and Liam Alexander son and two grandchildren, home. Flowers officiating, The Jasper Public Library groups, solo voice recitals, Rana, his sister, Mary Savannah and Koury An- Funeral services were service will be followed by Thursday, March 8 1:30-3:30 p.m. Live Oak City Hall Friday, March 16 10 a.m.-Noon Lover’s lane Branford Public Library

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The following couples Suwannee County Fair dates have changed applied for a marriage license the Suwannee Valley Youth Livestock Show and Sale dates remain the same week of Feb. 13 – 17, 2012:

Brian Estevez Extension programs are open to • Tony Lee Braymiller to Kimberly Anne Jacobs 4-H/Youth Development all people regardless of race, color, sex, • Clay William Pederson to Colleen Ann Lee Due to unforeseen events, the Suwannee County Fair religion, disability or national origin. In ac- has been moved up to March 30-April 7, 2012. However, cordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! the Suwannee Valley Youth Livestock Show and Sale any person needing a special accommodation to partic- T.N.R. campaign to save Live Oaks ferrel cats has been (SVYLSS) will stay on its original date of April 11-14. ipate in any activity should contact the Suwannee started. Ferrel and stray cats will be trapped, neutered and Unfortunately, that means the steer and hog events will be County Cooperative Extension Service at 1302 returned to where they were trapped. All kittens separate from the Fair this year. Below you will find im- Eleventh Street, SW, Live Oak, Florida 32060 & friendly cats will be adopted out. portant dates so you can be prepared for the SVYLSS. 4- or telephone (386) 362 - 2771 at least five Donations needed: Cat food, wet & dry, money H and FFA exhibitors are responsible for complying with working days prior to the event. Hearing impaired for neutering, traps, carriers, cages, food & water all dates. can access the foregoing telephone by contacting the containers etc. Anyone interested in helping SVYLSS Dates Florida Relay Service at 1 - 800 - 955 - 8770 or 800 - 955 contact Barney or Sherry at 386-364-1006. Do- • Record Books for Hogs and Steers are due on Monday - 8772 (TDD). nated items may be taken to the Big Wheel April 2 by 5pm. Market Place at 127 W Howard St. • Hog Weigh-in is Wednesday April 11 between 8am- noon. ***Note-Weight requirements have changed; hogs Do you have questions must weigh between 230-290 lbs at official weigh-in. See Thank you rules for details.*** We would like to take this opportunity • Hog Showmanship is Wednesday, April 11 at 6pm. about Medicare? to thank each and every one of you who • Steer Weigh-in is Thursday, April 12 between 8am-12 Do you have questions about your options for Medicare, honored our mother’s passing with your noon. Medicare/Medicaid, disability, supplemental insurance, prayers, cards, visits, flowers and • Hog Show is Thursday, April 12 at 6pm. Part D Prescription Drug Plans, or Medicare billings? food. Also, a special thank you to the • Steer Show is Friday, April 13 at 6pm. If you do, come see SHINE, a volunteer program with staff of Suwannee Health Care and • Sale is Saturday, April 14 at 1:30pm. the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, for one-on-one Daniels Funeral Home for your acts of Please be advised that the Suwannee Valley Youth Live- counseling. SHINE provides free, unbiased and confiden- care and comfort, we are deeply stock Show and Sale will NOT be during the Suwannee tial assistance. If you cannot come to a site call the Elder grateful. County Fair. SVYLSS board members thank you in ad- Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to be referred to a SHINE The Family of Eva Hewiett vance for a great show and sale on April 11-14. For more Volunteer near you. SHINE will be at: J.C. Hewiett information and/or a copy of the rules about the Suwannee Thursday, March 1, 10 a.m.-Noon, Jasper Public Li- Willard Hewiett Valley Youth Livestock Show and Sale please contact one brary Clarice Kelley of the Suwannee Valley Extension Offices: Hamilton-386- Thursday, March 8, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Live Oak City Hall Delories O’Steen 792-1276, Lafayette-386-294-1279, or Suwannee-386- Friday, March 16, 10 a.m.-Noon, Branford Public Li- Larry Hewiett 362-2771. brary Linda Nichols Lois Hewiett ROAD TO OLUTSTEE THE LOT Civil War re-enactors set up camp at the Suwannee Museum recently The Prime Spot to Local Civil War re-enac- Buy or Sell Used Vehicles tor Tyler daSilva (far W.E. “Buddy” Nail right) is joined by friends Corner of James Johansen (left) Bascom Norris & and Tyler Brantley. daSil- va and friends braved Branford Hwy. the cold temperatures of Lake City, FL Feb. 11 at the Suwannee Museum in Live Oak to 386-752-2404 demonstrate a day in the 386-752-5696 life of a civil war soldier 386-623-6416 during the museum’s Road to Olustee event. Open: Monday-Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AUTO, V8, A/C, LEATHER 4,500

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REGAN JEFF WATERS are certain relatively high- universities during the 2007- Publisher Editor paying careers probably off- VIEW 08 academic year, 28 percent limits for life -- such as ca- went to whites; 2 percent Members of the Suwannee Democrat editorial board are Myra C. Regan, publisher, and Jeff Waters, reers in architecture, chem- went to blacks; 2 percent editor. Our View is formed by that board. istry, computer program- ~ went to Hispanics; and 61 © 2012 Creators Syndicate ming, engineering, medicine ~ percent went to foreigners. and certain technical fields. BY WALTER WILLIAMS Of the advanced degrees in Editorial objectives for 2012 For example, one might meet mathematics, 40 percent 1. Install a county manager all of the physical requirements to be a fighter pilot, went to whites; 2 percent went to blacks; 5 percent 2. Update our LDRs and comp. plan to better protect but he's grounded if he doesn't have enough math to went to Hispanics; and 50 percent went to foreigners. resources and plan for growth understand physics, aerodynamics and navigation. For advanced degrees in education, 65 percent went to 3. Multidisciplinary study to look at our diminishing Mathematical ability helps provide the disciplined whites; 17 percent went to blacks; 5 percent went to water supply structure that helps people to think, speak and write Hispanics; and 8 percent went to foreigners. The pat- 4. Continue progress on Perimeter Road more clearly. In general, mathematics is an excellent tern is apparent. The more rigorous a subject area the 5. Reduce duplication of effort by city/county offices foundation and prerequisite for study in all areas of higher the percentage of foreigners -- and the lower and agencies science and engineering. So where do U.S. youngsters the percentage of Americans -- earning advanced de- stand in math? grees. In subject areas such as education, which have Drs. Eric Hanushek and Paul Peterson, senior fel- little or no rigor, Americans are likelier -- and foreign- lows at the Hoover Institution, looked at the perfor- ers are less likely -- to earn advanced degrees. THE SUWANNEE mance of our youngsters compared with their counter- In a New York Times article -- "Do We Need For- parts in other nations, in their Newsweek article, eign Technology Workers?" (April 8, 2009) -- Dr. SCRIBBLER "Why Can't American Students Compete?" (Aug. 28, Vivek Wadhwa of the Pratt School of Engineering at 2011), reprinted under the title "Math Matters" in the Duke University said "that 47 percent of all U.S. sci- Hoover Digest (2012). In the latest international tests ence and engineering workers with doctorates are im- administered by the Organisation for Economic Co- migrants as were 67 percent of the additions to the A very operation and Development, only 32 percent of U.S. U.S. science and engineering work force between students ranked proficient in math -- coming in be- 1995 to 2006. And roughly 60 percent of engineering tween Portugal and Italy but far behind South Korea, Ph.D. students and 40 percent of master's students are Finland, Canada and the Netherlands. U.S. students foreign nationals." brave man couldn't hold a finger to the 75 percent of Shanghai American mathematic proficiency levels leave a lot students who tested proficient. to be desired if we're to maintain competitiveness. For By Jim Holmes What about our brightest? It turns out that only 7 blacks and Hispanics, it's a tragedy with little prospect In doing some research recently for a column relating to percent of U.S. students perform at the advanced lev- for change, but the solution is not rocket science. Dur- Black History Month, I came across a website that con- el in math. Forty-five percent of the students in Shang- ing my tenure as a member of Temple University's fac- tained a lengthy list of “Noted Civil Rights Leaders.” The hai are advanced in math, compared with 20 percent in ulty in the 1970s, I tutored black students in math. problem with making such lists is that someone will almost South Korea and Switzerland and 15 percent of stu- When they complained that math was too difficult, I always point out that at least one name is missing. In this dents in Japan, Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands, told them that if they spent as much time practicing case, the person doing the “pointing” is me and the missing New Zealand and Canada. math as they did practicing jump shots, they'd be just name is that of Suwannee County native Harry T. Moore. Hanushek and Peterson find one bright spot among as good at math as they were at basketball. The same Now if Moore’s name doesn’t jump out at you, don’t be our young people. That's Asian-American students, 52 message of hard work and discipline applies to all stu- surprised. During a recent meeting I attended of a dozen or percent of whom perform at the proficient level or dents, but someone must demand it. so like-minded history buffs, none knew it…although one higher. Among white students, only 42 percent per- did say she thought it rang a bell. So let me start by saying form math at a proficient level. The math performance Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at that Harry Moore, born just outside Live Oak, was a very of black and Hispanic students is a disaster, with only George Mason University. To find out more about brave man. You see, in a time when African Americans 11 and 15 percent, respectively, performing math at Walter E. Williams and read features by other Cre- “knew their place,” Harry stood up - often nearly alone - to the proficient level or higher. ators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Cre- challenge the status quo of Jim Crowism in Florida. But I The National Center for Education Statistics re- ators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. am getting ahead of myself. It was 1905 when Harry was born to Johnny and Rosalea Moore. His father worked for the railroad in Live Oak, while his mother helped run a tiny store for “coloreds” out of the family home. Harry proved to be an academic star FROM OUR READERS and upon graduation earned admittance to a Negro college Dear Editor, gram started by the American Bird Conservancy where he was awarded a degree in education. A teaching Citizens of Live Oak, being an animal lover and own- (www.abcbirds.org/cats). Several special concern and job then took him to the Titusville area, where he would er of several animals, I am asking the citizens of our city endangered species in Florida are adversely affected by meet his future wife, Harriet, and eventually become a and county to support the Florida Animal Rescue Act, it outside free-ranging cats or feral cat colonies. The cute school principal. is currently being tied up in the Florida Senate. In order and charming burrowing owl is one of several species For a black man living in Florida in the 1930s, Harry for this bill to be moved forward, we need the support of that cats are a major factor in their decline. seemingly had it all; a white collar job that paid well, was the Senate President and the Agriculture Committee. A Does Live Oak really want a bunch of stray cats run- secure, and was highly respected. Then there was his lov- statewide survey of rescue groups across Florida found ning around downtown? Would YOU as a business ing spouse and his three daughters. But that wasn’t enough that 63 percent of non-profit animal rescue groups have owner want cats hanging around your door, begging for for Harry, for he understood that, despite all his personal had at least one Florida state shelter refuse to work col- food? Raiding your dumpsters and trashcans? Defecat- and professional accomplishments, he and his family were laboratively with them and then turn around and kill the ing, leaving feces around your business, fighting, spray- still second class citizens in a nation that promised its peo- very animals they were willing to save. The most com- ing and stinking up the area? The food left out for the ple so much more. mon reason given was shelters either having a policy or ferals also attracts other un-wanted vermin: pigeons, Harry must have also known that to challenge his lot in not working with rescue groups or being openly hostile gulls, crows, rats, rodents, raccoons, skunks, opossums, life could be dangerous. Still, he would not be silenced. He to doing so. The Florida Animal Rescue Act would make etc. I think not. It is a poor image for our downtown and joined and quickly became a Florida leader in the National this illegal. a bad plan. Also, well - fed cats still hunt. This is a fact Association for the Advancement of Colored People. He Please let your Senators know that they would be ful- of nature. The feeding will not stop the hunting and spoke out publicly or demanded investigations when there ly supported if they moved this bill forward and would killing of our native songbirds and wildlife by the feral were lynchings or other suspected racial miscarriages of have the gratitude of all Floridians who care about the cat. Also, research has shown that feral colonies have the justice. Then in 1944, he took the helm of a group called the animals. Below is a list of Senators, please ask them to trend to become a dumping ground for un-wanted cats. Progressive Voters League and within six years had suc- support and pass SB 818, the Florida Animal Rescue Cat scratch fever is a real condition. Cat bites and ceeded in registering nearly a third of the state’s black pop- Act. scratches are highly septic. Even a minor injury to you ulation to vote. Small wonder he was admired by so many Larcenia J. Bullard can be serious. Even the smallest bite or scratch injuries black national leaders, including future US Supreme Court Alan Hays to a wild bird by a cat will result in the death from in- Justice Thurgood Marshall and poet Langston Hughes. David Simmons fection of the bird within a day or two. These same well- Of course, his successes also earned him the hatred of Paula Dockery fed cats climb trees and raid bird nests.. Not to mention others, most notably members of Florida’s Ku Klux Klan. Mike Haridopolos that cats are a 4:1 ratio in the spread of rabies compared Bravery often comes with a steep price. Harry Moore Gary Siplin to dogs. was forced to pay it on Christmas Night, 1951, when he and Also, look up your Upper and Lower Chamber Rep- Just do some research and see how bad an idea that his wife, only in their 40s, were killed after a bomb ex- resentatives and email them asking them to support this feral cat colonies really are. The American Bird Conser- ploded under their home in the little town of Mims. Harry bill. We have more dogs in our shelters than one might vancy, (abcbirds.org) National Wildlife Federation, Na- died almost instantly; Harriet, nine days later. No one was think and more than we care to think about being killed. tional Audubon Society, National Geographic Society, ever convicted of the murders, but the evidence suggests I know of several rescue groups around our country that Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission Florida, Florida Harry had been targeted by members of the KKK. are trying to rescue many from these shelters. As a re- Wildlife Federation, Florida Audubon, Florida Wildlife Today, those who remember Moore’s sacrifice often call sult, these animals are being killed even though they Rehabilitators, and many other well—respected wildlife him, “The first martyr of the modern civil rights move- have a place to go, and they are being killed at taxpayer groups are against feral cat colonies. ment.” expense. I humbly ask the people of Live Oak and There are also laws being enacted across the US to Harry T. Moore. A brave man from Live Oak. A man Suwannee County to help these animals by writing the stop the spread of this ill conceived idea. whose name seems worth remembering. above. These could be someone’s pets in the future. May Do some research, then I think you will also say NO Jim lives in Live Oak. God Bless everyone. to Feral Cat Colonies. Sheila Weaver Kitty Tolson Carroll

Dear Editor, BIBLE VERSE Say NO!!! to Feral Cat Colonies. I am responding to the article I read in the Suwannee “Whoever would foster love Democrat on February 15, 2012 about a proposal to start covers over an offense, but a feral cat colony in Downtown Live Oak. As a licensed wildlife educator I always mention how whoever repeats the matter the average housecat living free-range as a pet or as an separates close friends.” un-owed feral is a really bad idea. Cats are an introduced Proverbs 17:9 NIV species in this continent. They are lovely animals, but need to not be allowed to roam free. Studies have shown that outside cats and especially ferals are highly destruc- Please address letters to: tive to our native wildlife. Cats kill over four BILLION Letters To The Editor, Suwannee Democrat, birds a year in the United States alone. Our bird popula- PO Box 370, Live Oak, FL 32064. tions are down by 40 % in the past decade. Outside cats Please include your full name, address and daytime phone around human habitation and ferals are a major factor in number. We ask this so we can verify your letter and this decline. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation discuss any questions about it with you. Commission supports the ‘Cats Indoors’ grass roots pro- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012 I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT/LIVE OAK PAGE 7A 2012 spring sports scoreboard - SPORTS 5B Branford News Serving southern Suwannee County, including Branford, O’Brien and McAlpin

Tomorrow - Feb. 23 Mural dedication, 4th of July performance tomorrow night committee meeting The Branford River Reunion Committee will be hav- ing their first meeting on Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Bran- ford Library. They will be discussing the activities for the Fourth of July this year. The committee is in need of volunteers, not just for that day but before. If you are interested and have questions, please come to the meet- ing or give Peggy Terry a call at 935-0021. We are looking for more suggestions and ideas for the cele- bration. Peggy Terry [email protected]

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The mural on the wall at Branford Elementary School was commissioned by artist and parent, Brandi Linton. There is a dedication student receives ceremony for the song and the mural at BES, at 7 p.m., on Thursday in the cafeteria. It is open to the public. The mural is approxi- mately 18 feet wide and nine feet tall. It features all of the animals that are mentioned in the song, except the babies, which space national honor and time did not allow. - Photo by Misty A. Ward Branford High School’s Logan Boss By Misty A. Ward ago. Thursday in the cafeteria. It is open recognized for superior academic [email protected] Along with her love for music, to the public. The mural is approxi- Kelley also felt the school needed a mately 18 feet wide and nine feet achievement by the National Society The Branford Elementary School little color. With her persistence to tall. It features all of the animals that of High School Scholars halls are alive with a mural painting get the funding and looking to find a are mentioned in the song, except of animals of the Suwannee River local artist, seven years later, BES the babies, which space and time did The National Society of High School Scholars and a song “Down on the Suwan- finally has the mural which was in- not allow. (NSHSS) announced that Branford High School stu- nee” written by BES music teacher spired by the lyrics in Kelley’s song. “We need to celebrate our river dent Logan Boss from O’Brien, has been selected for Juettie Kelley. Local artist and parent of three while we still have one flowing; it's membership. The Society recognizes top scholars and Kelley was inspired by the children that attend or have attended frightening to see how stagnant the invites only those students who have achieved superi- Suwannee River to write her own BES, Brandi Linton, commissioned river looks every day when I drive or academic excellence. The announcement was made song “Down on the Suwannee” to the work over the 2011 Christmas home, and how almost non-existent by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a se- the melody of “Over in the mead- break. the crystal clear springs that feed the nior member of the family that established the Nobel ow” a traditional folk song she has Branford Elementary is hosting a river are, a result of drought and Prizes. been teaching in her classes. She dedication ceremony for the song drainage at the worst possible time “On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the wrote the song about seven years and the mural at BES, at 7 p.m., on in the river's history,” Kelley said. hard work, sacrifice and commitment that Logan has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of acad- emic excellence,” said Mr. Nobel. “Logan is now a member of a unique community of scholars - a com- munity that represents our very best hope for the fu- ture.” Branford FFA “Our vision is to build a dynamic international orga- nization that connects members with meaningful con- tent, resources and opportunities,” stated NSHSS Pres- ident James Lewis. “We aim to help students like Lo- gan, build on their academic successes and enhance the skills and desires to have a positive impact on the glob- al community.” Membership in NSHSS entitles qualified students to enjoy a wide variety of benefits, including scholarship opportunities, academic competitions, free events, member-only resources, publications, participation in programs offered by educational partners, online fo- rums, personalized recognition items and publicity honors. Formed in 2002, The National Society of High School Scholars recognizes academic excellence at the high school level and encourages members of the or- ganization to apply their unique talents, vision and po- tential for the betterment of themselves and the world. Currently, there are more than 700,000 Society mem- bers in over 150 countries. NSHSS provides scholar- ship opportunities for deserving young people. For more information about NSHSS visit www.nshss.org.

3rd Annual Branford/O’Brien Reunion March 30 –April 1, 2012 Please bring water and drinks Fish fry and side dishes on March 30 Barbecue and side dishes on March 31 Fun and games Jenkins Park, Branford FFA member Madison Lloyd gets a kiss from her hog at the State Fair in Tampa. She and other FFA members par- Branford, Fla. ticipated at the Agribusiness competition at the State Fair. See Friday’s Democrat for the full story. - Courtesy Photo

Arrests ...... 2A Sports ...... 1B Legal Notices ...... 5B Suwannee Living ...... 4A HI 77 LO 61 Follow us on INDEX Obituaries ...... 4A Viewpoint ...... 6A PAGE 2B FACEBOOK PAGE 8A I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT/LIVE OAK WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012 Skinner enjoys solid Daytona debut Continued From Page 1A By the time the race better all night,” Keen said ner after he crossed the fin- the 39 Ford for an auto- Daytona,” Skinner said. reached lap 24, Skinner of the number 39 Ford. ish line. Fortunately, he graph, have their photos According to Skinner, When the green flag had piloted the race car “It’s just Daytona.” was not injured. taken with Skinner and the experience will prove dropped for the starting of into the 11th position. The Keen, who is very excit- “He was very calm and wish him well before the invaluable and while DIS Saturday’s 2012 ARCA 26-year-old Live Oak na- ed and impressed with very comfortable,” race. doesn’t place the physical Series Lucas Oil Slick tive found himself in 10th Skinner’s abilities recog- Barstow commented. “He As some of the other up demands on drivers that Mist 200 at Daytona, Skin- place on lap 53. By lap 61, nized that the Live Oak na- really impressed me out and coming drivers can- some tracks do, it is a men- ner began moving the he had comfortably eased tive, who happens to race there.” vassed the garage area ap- tally demanding track. number 39 CarportEm- into 8th place. cars, possesses the skill While Skinner is impres- pearing to seek photo op- With Daytona under his pire.com Ford Fusion for- For over half of the race, level to have finished first sive to watch on the track, portunities, Skinner casual- belt, Skinner now looks to ward, cutting his way Skinner maintained a posi- in the Lucas Oil Slick Mist he is equally impressive off ly focused on the race near build on that success while through traffic in the 43 tion in the top 12. Over 20 200. However, he realizes the track. During the hours his hauler, spending time competing in the Talladega car field. percent of the race he ran that anything is possible at leading up to the Lucas Oil with his family, friends and ARCA 250 in May, along Skinner qualified to be- with ease and precision in the World Center of Rac- Slick Mist 200, dozens of fans. with several truck races in gin the race in 22nd place, the top 10. ing in Daytona and a top fans enjoyed the opportuni- “It was exciting to have the NASCAR Camping which is rather impressive On lap 68, the number car can just as easily finish ty to drop by the hauler of the opportunity to race at World Truck Series. for a first time starter at 48 Ford of James Hylton in the back of the pack. DIS. The car was fielded crashed, bringing out a The race, which was by DGM Racing. caution, prompting the 39 mostly led by Brandon According to Carport team to call Skinner onto McReynolds, son of famed Court sides with Empire President Kevin pit road for fuel. As a re- NASCAR Crew Chief Lar- Keen, who is also a prima- sult, Skinner was shuffled ry McReynolds, in the ry sponsor of Skinner’s back into 19th place. By number four Turner Mo- flock growers number 39 Ford, the race lap 78, he was in familiar torsports Chevrolet. How- car was set up for racing territory, riding in his start- ever, it was a familiar face Continued From Page 1A has. ed anymore,” Wade ex- more so than for qualify- ing position of 22nd. With in victory lane after the In the conclusion of the plained. ing. only a few laps to go be- checkered flag waved. reason of rejection of their court document, it is stated Some of the growers re- Fellow racer and racing fore the checkered flag, Bobby Gerhart of contracts. that PPC chose to breach turned to Pilgrim’s Pride, enthusiast Billy Barstow Skinner began slicing his Lebanon, Pa. claimed his However, the court stat- those contracts, rather than Wade said. However, the said that DGM Racing way back up through the 9th victory at DIS. ed that rejection of a con- looking to the contracts and contracts paid less to the Owner and Crew Chief field and completed the At the end of the race, tract by a trustee or debtor non-bankruptcy law for re- grower than they should Mario Grosselin is a per- race with an impressive three or four cars ran out of in possession pursuant to lief and that PPC must ac- have, he claims. fectionist and makes things 15th place finish. gas triggering a multi-car section 365(a) is treated as cept the consequences of Different growers were to fly. “We had a top 10 car or melee that collected Skin- a breach of the contract. their breach. placed on some of the PPC argues that con- At this point, the courts farms, Wade said, while tracts with growers, ac- have directed both parties some chose to get out of the Fred Martin seeks office of sheriff cording to their terms, to obtain a setting for a sta- poultry business altogether. could have been terminated tus conference with the One local grower, Ken Continued From Page 1A put inhibitors in them to legalization of marijuana by reason of economic ne- court to determine how to Bartilotti, chose to get out keep us from killing our- as alleviating that problem. cessity. The court stated proceed in the future with after 30 years. According to crimes. A prohibition law selves. With the legalization of that two of the contracts at disposition of the growers’ Bartilotti, he didn’t feel that strikes a blow at the very Conversely, Martin is marijuana, Martin says that issue do not even include a claims. fighting it was a sound in- principles which our gov- concerned with manmade it can be grown and sold term allowing PPC to ter- At this point, some of the vestment. However, the ernment was founded drugs and vows to work to locally and nonviolent minate on the basis of eco- growers aren’t even sure way the contracts were ter- upon.” keep them off the streets. users will come here to buy nomic necessity. how much PPC owes them, minated did seem unrea- Martin said that if he is “Pot heads aren’t vio- and use it. He argues that In addition, PPC argued Russell A. Wade III, P.A., sonable to him. elected, marijuana would lent,” Martin stated. “The marijuana is not a gateway that contracts were on a who represents some of the Bartilotti explained that automatically become le- only thing they’ll leave drug, but it does have addi- flock-to-flock basis and former growers, said. some of the growers were gal in the county because home for is a Ding Dong tional purposes, including each contract allows either “Some time this year, less fortunate than he was, of a reversed referendum. and a soda.” paper, fabric and renew- party to freely terminate a we’re going to end up in facing considerable mort- “If I’m elected sheriff, As for violent crimes, able energy. contract between flocks. trial to see what they owe,” gages when their contracts that means the people want trespassing and driving Martin said that he is Ultimately, the court did Wade said. “We’re going to were suddenly canceled. marijuana legalized,” Mar- while under the influence, qualified to hold the office not read the provision al- continue to try to get the The growers who did not tin claimed. Martin vows to enforce the of sheriff because he was lowing termination be- growers something back return to Pilgrim’s Pride are Martin, a disabled politi- laws. born and raised in Suwan- tween flocks as giving through the judge.” holding out for hope that cal activist, acknowledges When asked about the nee County, and knows PPC the freedom to termi- According to Wade many they will be paid for the that all drugs are not good current organization of the politics. nate contracts between of the farms are gone. damages incurred after los- and vows to enforce the Suwannee County Sher- “I love the state of Flori- those flocks as it states it “They will not be operat- ing their contracts. laws on dangerous drugs. iff’s Office, Martin said da and America and think “I am opposed to any that he would maintain the that everybody should be chemical drug that you can same setup and not ask able to make a living with- die from,” Martin ex- anyone to do anything that out selling their soul for a Water working group goes plained. he wouldn’t do. hand of government gold,” According to Martin’s Martin voiced concern Martin stated. wife, Wendy Martin, God over the amount of theft in He asks anyone to call with FLOW, elects leadership knew that we were going to the community and cited him at 386-330-6863 to Continued From Page 1A cites that excessive water the ability for parts of use the drugs that he made, the limited jobs available. discuss his views. permits granted in 2011 North Florida to continue such as marijuana, so he However, he visualizes the ter withdraw permits that may have severely reduced as viable communities” as were granted in 2011. Rep- water levels in groundwa- reasons for the impact resentatives from Hamil- ter, lakes, rivers, streams study. ton, Lafayette and Suwan- and springs in the Suwan- Within the resolution nee counties were present nee Valley area. Also, the they are asking for a “re- at the meeting as well as loss of water will be a detri- design of the decision mak- the Town of Branford and ment to industries such as ing process used to base the Town of White Springs. recreation, farming, mining permits for withdrawals The resolution urges leg- and regional economic de- from the Floridan Aquifer islators to fund the study. It velopment and “ultimately that includes all stakehold- ers affected by the pro- posed withdrawals; and Florida House passes modification of excessive Sales Tax Holiday water management district permits granted in 2011, Continued From Page 1A According to the Florida from ‘approved’ to ‘proba- Retail Federation, the tionary’ status until an un- stretch their dollars while Washington Economics biased scientific study of providing for their chil- Group study from 2010 the Floridan Aquifer has dren's school readiness. shows that the Back-to- been completed.” Byrd’s Power Equipment The residents of Florida School Sales Tax Holiday FLOW will be meeting Sales & Service have historically anticipat- is a true win-win for Florid- the second Monday of each All Makes & Models ed the State Sales Tax Hol- ians, stating this legislation month at 6 p.m., at varying iday and have participated saves money for Florida’s locations. The next meeting in it in great numbers. I am hardworking families and is scheduled for 6 p.m., on Open Saturdays proud to be able to sponsor additionally increases rev- March 12 at the Columbia this year's legislation once enue for the state. County School Board Ad- 11860 E. U.S. 27, Branford, FL 32008 again, in order to give back It is anticipated that ministrative Complex. to the taxpayers of the CS/HB 737 will be includ- Hours: Mon.-Fri. State of Florida," stated ed in this session’s Legisla- 7 a.m.-5 p.m. (386) 935-1544 Saturday 7 a.m. - Noon Rep. Porter. tive Budget Conference. 642414-F Miami woman SUWANNEE RIVER READINGS busted for N O R T H F L O R I D A Mon.-Fri. Branford 2012 8:30 am-6:00 pm carrying pot P H A R M A C Y Saturday 9am-1pm OF BRANFORD Sunday-Closed N o w a c c e p t i n g into prison Blue Cross Blue Shield Continued From Page 1A H e a l t h O p t i o n s Everything For Your Home Recovery that were hidden inside of From Prescriptions to Medical Supplies candy bars, records show. The water levels provided here refer to the height at the US Hwy. 27 bridge in Branford in feet above mean sea level (ft-msl) at the gauging Tintorero was charged 305 SW US Highway 27 Cherry Lumbert station. In the past the levels were read as gauge height not mean sea with introduction of con- Branford, Florida 32008 386-935-1728 level. traband into a correctional Pharmacist 695947-F 642413-F February 15, 2012 6.78 February 19, 2012 6.86 (386) 935-6905 institution, possession of February 16, 2012 6.79 February 20, 2012 6.83 contraband while upon the To advertise your business February 17, 2012 6.86 February 21, 2012 6.87 grounds of a state institu- February 18, 2012 6.83 tion and attempted intro- Sponsored By: duction of contraband into here, call 386-362-1734 a state prison facility. She was arrested and for more information SCAFF’S Supermarket booked into the Suwannee County Jail on Feb. 17, ac- 717807jbV Branford 386-935-1527 7 2 2 7 8 1 j b V cording to jail records. 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Merle Owens “They don’t have to be an ‘A’ student per say but an ‘A’ student at their level.”

Clyde Fleming “If you have some- Jessie Philpot Sr. “(You) must be thing you have set out to do in life be prepared and determined to follow honest and just in your dealings.” through. Continue to go forward.” The African American Development Council pays tribute to Suwannee County’s black elected officials Past and present Samuel Beasley Sr. Charles F. Blalock Jr. James Cooper Clyde Fleming Muriel Owens James Cooper “Whatever you’re doing, Bennie L. Thomas “Believe that one strive to make it fun and have a passion Jessie Philpot Sr. day we will move from the bottom to for what you’re striving to achieve.” Bennie L. Thomas the top.” Douglas M. Udell John W. Yulee Sr. During the month of February, AADC board members conducted interviews with these officials. The interviews were conducted to highlight the achievements and the in- fluence positive role models can have on aspiring young minds. The officials were asked to answer three ques- Charles F. Blalock Jr. “I would tell young tions. Included in those questions were words of advice. Douglas M. Udell “Learn where we come people to build a solid foundatin in acad- from and how we came. Then we will emics. In this way, they are pepared for “We have a responsibility to provide both guidance and know where we’re going and how to get whatever the future holds and the oppor- leadership for our young people.” there. tunities that come their way.” The AADC’s annual Black History Program will be held Friday, Feb. 24 at Gethsemane Church of God in Christ at 7 p.m. at 1014 Duval Street Northeast. The speaker will be Miss Dominique Reed, a Suwannee High School graduate and Florida State University graduate. This year’s theme is “Positive Role Models Inspiring Positive Dreams!” Everyone is invited. Submitted by: John W. Yulee Sr. “Believe in yourself Samuel Beasley Sr. “Follow that dream and whatever you desire in life work to- regardless of how difficult it is to follow Casandra Yulee and Gloria Gresham, program com- wards achieving it.” that dream. mittee.

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Suwannee played Taylor County in Perry Tuesday. See Friday’s Democrat for the results. - Photo: Paul Buchanan (SuwanneeSports.com)

Staff “This was our second shutout of the season,” said head coach Ronnie Gray. The Suwannee High School boys varsity baseball team shut out Fort White Fri- Early in the year, Cronan, Cody Gamble and Dallas Ogburn combined on a com- day night, Feb. 17 by a score of 2-0. plete game no-hit shutout. The Suwannee Bulldogs posted their first run in the first inning. The Fort White “Offensively, we did not have a good night, but we pitched and played defense Indians held the Bulldogs at bay until the sixth inning where Suwannee posted and this is something this team is going to have to do each time they line up,” said their final run. Gray. “We had four hits against Fort White, and they were timely as Dallus Og- Senior left-handed pitcher Michael Cronan threw a complete game one hit burn and Makari Hines drove in the two runs.” shutout. Suwannee’s next game was on Tuesday, Feb. 21 against Taylor County in Perry. Wildcats fall to Union County in first home game

Melody’s Derek Johnson at bat. Bryan Raines makes it to home plate.

Staff The Union County Fightin’ Tigers came into the Melody will take on Newberry High School Tuesday, match off a 7-5 non-league win over Trenton. The Tigers Feb. 21 in Newberry. Their next home game will be on The Melody Christian Academy Wildcats baseball record now stands at 2-0. Saturday, Feb. 25 against Branford High School for the team lost their first home game of the season Thursday, The Wildcats record is at 0-2 after losing their first Wildcats first district game. Feb. 16 to Union County High School. game of the season to Eagle’s View Academy at Thomas The Wildcats close out February on Tuesday, Feb. 28 The final score was 4-3. Jefferson Park. with an away game against Fort White High School.

Jordan Williams runs for the plate. AJ Smith slides into home. - Photos: Melody Christian Academy PAGE 2B I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT/LIVE OAK WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012 SPORTS SMS baseball Boys tennis looking for some wins opens with win on road The Suwannee High School boys tennis team has start- On Feb. 13 the boys fell to Rickards High School 6-1 ed the season rocky with a record that now stands at 1-3. and on Wednesday, Feb. 15, the Bulldogs were defeated Submitted also crossed home plate On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the boys traveled to Columbia by Lincoln High School 6-1. The Suwannee Bullpups three times, and Fletcher County where the Tigers defeated the Bulldogs 6-1. On Suwannee next plays Florida High School in a district baseball team opened its had a run scored, a run-bat- Thursday, Feb. 9, the Bulldogs defeated Amos P. Godby match on Tuesday, Feb. 21 followed by Madison County season with a 10 to 0 victo- ted- in, and a double for the High School in the boys first home and first district game in Madison on Feb. 22 and then Wakulla High School on ry against the Richardson only extra base hit of the of the season. Feb. 23. Wolves on Tuesday, Feb. game. Sam McMillan had a 14 in Lake City. single and run scored, The win was also the Gavin Beine and Braxton opener in the Florida Star Furry each had a single and Conference for both teams. run-batted-in, Kyle Gam- Josh Boyette and Kyle ble had a single and two Gamble combined to toss a runs-batted-in, and Evan no-hitter in the seven in- Johnson added a single in ning game, allowing only the 13 hit attack. Also scor- three base runners to reach ing runs for the Bullpups base on a base-on-balls and were Chris Beasley, Josh two errors. Boyette picked Roberson, and Michael up the win in his first career Gregory. start on the mound for the The Bullpups will travel Bullpups, striking out five to Madison on Thursday, Wolves batters. Gamble March 23 to take on the tossed the final two in- Broncos at 4 p.m. On Sat- nings, striking out three urday, Feb. 25, the team batters. will play its home opener Outfielders Chase Hat- with a doubleheader field and Bryson Fletcher against Lakeside Jr. High led the team at the plate, as out of Orange Park with each player recorded four game one beginning at 12 hits in five at-bats. Hatfield p.m.

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uring the short days and cold nights of winter, many of us crave comfort foods. Unfortunately, the rich dishes we usually think of tend to be low in nutrition and Dpacked with fat and calories. Well, take heart. It’s possible to enjoy satisfying dishes that are tasty, hearty and nutritious. Dry peas, lentils and chickpeas (garbanzo beans), all part of the legume family, are one way to make comfort foods more healthful. These ingredients pack a nutritional punch while adding flavor to recipes: just one cup of dry peas, lentils or chickpeas gives you more than half the recommended daily dosage of fiber and up to 18 grams of protein. They also contain little to no fat, making them a healthy meat alternative. Chef Tracy O’Grady, from Willow Restaurant in Arlington, Va., knows how to make the most of these versatile ingredients. “You may already love lentil soup,” she says. “But lentils have a wide range of uses, and are a great addition to hearty fare like enchiladas, veggie burgers — even chocolate cake.” And while chickpeas are best known as the key ingredient in hummus, they also appear in rich-tasting foods like Willow’s Chickpea Fries (see O’Grady’s recipe). For more recipes and information from the USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council, visit www.pea-lentil.com.

Willow’s Chickpea Fries Serves: 8 (6 per person) 2 1/2 cups water 1 garlic clove, minced fine 2 cups whole milk 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 3 cups chickpea flour; reserve 1 cup for dusting 1 cup cooked chickpeas, roughly chopped 2 cups Parmesan cheese, finely grated 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 gallon canola oil Place water, garlic, milk, salt, cay enne and paprika in a non-reactive sauce pot and heat until it boils. Lower heat to gentle simmer and whisk in chickpea flour. Whisk just until smooth and then use a high heat spatula to finish the process. Cook mixture for about 5 minutes, constantly stirring to make sure there is no scorching. Once flour is nearly cooked, fold in chopped chickpeas, Parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil. Stir until well incorporated and hot. This should take about 3 additional minutes. Place in a plastic wrap lined 10 x 12-inch tray. Cover with plastic wrap and push down so it is even. Chill for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator or until completely chilled. After well chilled, turn the chick pea mold onto a cutting board. Cut fries 12 times in 1-inch pieces and then cut each strip into 4 pieces, forming 48 pieces. Heat canola oil in a large stain less steel fry pot to 350°F. Dust fries with remaining chickpea flour and fry in 4 batches until hot and golden brown. Drain in paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve immediately with Orange Preserved Lemon Dipping Sauce.

Orange Preserved Lemon Dipping Sauce Tips for cooking dry peas, lentils and chickpeas Makes: About 1 cup  Dry peas and lentils don’t require soaking. Soak dried chickpeas in cold water for 12 hours before cooking (or you can 2 oranges, juiced and zested with a microplane zester buy pre-cooked, canned chickpeas). 2 preserved lemons juiced, the peel minced fine*  Spread dry peas and lentils in a single layer on a baking sheet. Check for and discard any debris. Rinse under cold water. 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar  1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil To cook lentils, use 1 1/2 cups of water to 1 cup of lentils. Bring water to boil and add lentils. Boil for 2 or 3 minutes and Kosher salt to taste reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until tender. Green or brown lentils take approximately 30 minutes and red lentils about 8 to 10 minutes. *If preserved lemons are unavail able, can be substituted with 2 fresh lemons, juiced and zested.

Savory Chickpea Pancakes Makes: 36 2 1/2-inch pancakes 8 ounces chickpea flour (about 2 cups) 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 3/4 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 egg yolks, beaten 3 egg whites, whipped to soft peaks Zest of one lemon; use a microplane zester Additional butter to cook the pancakes Mix all dry ingredients together in one bowl. In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, melted butter, olive oil and egg yolks. In third bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold dry ingredients into buttermilk mixture gently (do not over mix or pancakes will be tough). Let batter stand for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, gen - tly fold half of the egg whites into batter, then fold remain ing egg whites in. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat until mod erately hot. Add in a pinch of butter and spoon a heap ing tablespoon batter into pan. Cook each pancake until golden brown; flip; cook for another minute or two and keep warm. To serve, place two chickpea pancakes on individual plates and spoon ragu (recipe follows) on top. Red Lentil Crusted Goat Cheese Combine the three varieties of lentils in a glass Chickpea, Shrimp and Caper Ragu or Pyrex bowl, reserving 1/4 cup of red lentils Serves: 6 with Three Lentil Salad and to crust the goat cheese. Add Broccolini, endive, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Ruby Red Grapefruit Vinaigrette 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, red wine 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely sliced Serves: 6 vinegar, salt and pepper and mix well. Set aside 1 cup cooked chickpeas 1 cup cooked red lentils, al dente for 1/2 hour to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. 2 tablespoons capers 1 cup brown lentils, cooked Place remaining red lentils on a shallow tray Peel of 1/2 a preserved lemon 1 cup green lentils, cooked and roll goat cheese slices in lentils until coated. 1 teaspoon espelette or smoked paprika 5 spears Broccolini, cooked and Place lentil slices into a baking pan. 1/2 cup water, plus more if needed roughly chopped For vinaigrette, combine, grapefruit juice, 18 peeled and deveined shrimp 1 head endive, sliced lime juice, and 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil and Kosher salt, to taste 1/8 cup, plus 2 tablespoons extra whisk until emulsified. Add grapefruit segments; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter virgin olive oil season with salt to taste. Heat large stainless steel pan until moderately hot. 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Just before serving, heat goat cheese slices for Add olive oil and sliced garlic. Once garlic starts to Kosher salt, to taste 3 to 5 minutes in a 350°F oven until warm, but soften and just brown, add chickpeas and cook for Cracked black pepper, to taste not melting apart. Distribute lentils onto six about 2 minutes. 9 ounces goat cheese, sliced into 6 plates, place goat cheese slices on lentils and Add capers, lemon peel, espelette/smoked paprika 2-inch slices drizzle with vinaigrette. and water. Bring to a boil, then add butter. 1/2 ruby red grapefruit, peeled and Reduce heat and add shrimp; stew gently until just seeded and remaining juice squeezed cooked, about 4 minutes. If water evaporates too into a bowl quickly, add a little more. Season with salt to taste. 1 lime, juiced WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012 I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT/LIVE OAK PAGE 5B 2012 spring sports scoreboard Suwannee High School varsity baseball Branford High School varsity baseball Feb. 14 @ Hamilton County High School 12-2 Feb. 18 vs Fort White High School 1-11 Feb. 17 vs Fort White High School 2-0 Feb. 21 vs Dixie County High School Feb. 21 @ Taylor County High School Feb. 25 @ Melody Christian Academy Feb. 23 vs Eagle’s View Academy Feb. 28 vs Bradford High School Branford High School varsity softball Feb. 9 @ Melody Christian Academy 15-4 Suwannee High School varsity softball Feb. 16 @ Hamilton County High School Feb. 7 vs Chiefland High School 10-4 Feb. 17 vs Trenton Middle/High School canceled Feb. 10 @ Bell High School 10-0 due to rain Feb. 13 @ Madison County High School 7-0 Feb. 21 @ Lafayette High School Feb. 21 @ Santa Fe High School Feb. 23 @ Jefferson County Middle/High School Feb. 24 vs Wakulla High School Feb. 24 @ Dixie County High School Feb. 28 vs Aucilla Christian Academy Suwannee High School boys tennis Feb. 7 @ Columbia High School 1-6 Melody Christian Academy varsity baseball Feb. 9 vs Amos P. Godby High School 7-0 Feb. 14 @ Eagle’s View Academy 2-6 Feb. 13 @ Rickards High School 1-6 Feb. 16 vs Union County High School 3-4 Feb. 15 vs Lincoln High School 1-6 Feb. 21 @ Newberry High School Feb. 21 vs Florida High School Feb. 25 vs Branford High School Feb. 22 @ Madison County High School Feb. 28 @ Fort White High School Feb. 23 vs Wakulla High School Feb. 28 vs Taylor County High School Melody Christian Academy varsity softball Feb. 7 @ Cedar Creek Christian School 11-5 Suwannee High School girls tennis Feb. 9 vs Branford High School 4-15 Feb. 7 @ Columbia High School 4-3 Feb. 10 @ Trenton Middle/High School 1-16 Feb. 9 vs Amos P. Godby High School 7-0 Feb. 14 vs Lafayette High School 0-22 Feb. 13 @ Rickards High School 6-1 Feb. 21 @ Saint Francis Catholic High School Feb. 15 vs Lincoln High School 1-6 Feb. 23 @ Hamilton County High School Feb. 21 vs Florida High School Feb. 28 @ Lafayette High School Feb. 22 @ Madison County High School Feb. 23 vs Wakulla Feb. 28 vs Taylor County High School

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R. Mutt Blues Band. Cathy DeWitt on piano.

The Live Oak Chocolate Festival will feature two su- keyboardist, art teacher and painter, Dan Stepp. Playing body’s Child” won Honorable Mention in Unisong’s perb musical groups from Gainesville Florida the evening bass is Richard Heipp, a well known, award winning vi- 2006 International Song Contest in both the Jazz and of March 3. The Festival, held in downtown Live Oak, sual artist, and UF Art professor. Lead guitarist features Overall Performance category, out of 4,000 entrants. Her begins the day at 9 a.m. with a Celebration of Chocolate, the superb musicianship of Paul Goble, and rounding out band, MoonDancer, has been actively playing since 1984. with chocolatiers, confectioners, artists, authors, the rhythm section is drummer Vince Megale. The Second Annual Live Oak Chocolate Festival is crafters…a great variety of some 40 different vendors. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. well known Gainesville musi- well summed up as,“A Celebration of Chocolate with a The evening offers a free Jazz and Blues concert. From cian Cathy DeWitt and her Jazz band MoonDancer takes Touch of Jazz and Blues.” For more information visit 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the main stage hosts the R. Mutt Blues the stage. A jazz vocalist and pianist, bluegrass guitarist www.historicliveoak.com. The Live Oak Chocolate Fes- Band, a multi-talented quartet that plays the whole gamut and folksinger/ songwriter, she serves on the Boards of tival is a presentation of Shands Live Oak Regional Med- of what is called “the Blues.” The band plays what they the Gainesville Friends of Jazz and the Friends of Florida ical Center and is hosted by theLive Oak Partnership. call “American standard” electric blues featuring driving Folk. Cathy has been compared vocally with Anita O’- [The Live Oak Partnership is a non-profit citizens group updated reinterpretations of traditional blues classics. The Day and Diana Krall, and has won acclaim for her im- working for the revitalization of downtown Live Oak band includes the multi-talented lead singer, guitarist, provisational singing. Her song “Everybody’s Some- Florida] Enjoy The Wayne Minor Band and Jukebox Oldies Band Feb. 24-25 at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park Enjoy food, dancing and a 127 Howard Street E., little Swampadelic and L i v e O a k , F L 50s thru 80s music Phone: 386-362-4539 Toll Free: 1-800-557-7478 Se Habla Espanol SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC EMAIL: [email protected] PARK, LIVE OAK, FLA - An old favorite and a new JUST LISTED - L o o k i n g f o r “the Deal” Here you are. Over band will be playing this 3,300 sq.ft., 4 bedroom/3 bath/ weekend, Feb. 24-25, at The 2 half baths. 9 foot ceilings, private office in back, spacious Spirit of the Suwannee Mu- glassed in back porch, 2 fireplaces, and the list goes on sic Park (SOSMP) in Live and on. Asking $171,000. Call Oak, Fla. The Jukebox Anita Handy, 386-208-5877 MLS#80214 322 NW Houston Oldies Band will take the Ave, Live Oak stage Saturday night, Feb. 25, with 50s thru 80s music GREAT HOME, GREAT while The Wayne Minor V A L U E ! This low maintenance Band will bring Swampadel- 3/2 home offers a large family The Wayne Minor Band. room with hardwood flooring ic music Friday, Feb. 24. and FP, spacious eat-in kitchen Wayne Minor is not only a near future. “One of the Feb. 24 you can do just that brings wonderful culinary with tons of cabinets. Florida room offers additional square creative writer, but a multi - most creative and prolific at the SOSMP! creations to delight you and footage and a great view of the songwriters I have ever The Jukebox Oldies your guests. The SOS Café private, fenced in back yard. talented instrumentalist as $149,000. Call Kellie Shirah, well. Wayne’s original mu- worked with” (GAR Pro- Band, made up of Bo Mar- and Restaurant in the Music 386-208-3847 MLS#80052 sic, combined with his some- ductions). “Being influ- tin, Mike Dame, CF Sir- Hall opens at 5 p.m. Monday, what abstract lyrics, makes enced by many different mans, Stacy Sirmans, Billy Wednesday, Thursday, Fri- R E D U C E D ! This home doesn’t look its age. 3/2, 1,412 sq.ft. for a very bluesy, sultry and artist, it’s hard for me to cat- Folsom and Larry Dean, day and Saturday evening for has had some updating and has a fenced backyard. $53,300. soulful funk he affectionately egorize my music,” Wayne loves to play AM radio hits, dinner and events, closed Call Anita Handy, 386-208-5877. MLS#79800 326 NE Lee A v e , L i v e O a k calls “Swampadelic.” His says. “To me there’s only primarily from the 60s for its Tuesday. Karaoke begins at 7 music has been influenced two kinds of music; good fans. A few from the 50s, 70s p.m. Monday and Thursday, LANDSCAPED BY NATURE… Enjoy the wildlife and sound of the shoals in this 2/2 home on the Suwannee outside by many artists such as Little and bad. Who cares what and 80s are also on the play Wednesday night is ladies’ of Mayo. $119,000. Call Kellie Shirah, 386-208-3847 Feat, The Allman Brothers, genre it happens to fall into, list. This veteran band’s mot- night with a DJ while Friday M L S # 7 8 8 6 2 Chuck Leavell, Randall as long as it’s good.” to and mission statement is and Saturday’s live shows be- JUST REDUCED! Great 3/2, 2003 DWMH on 5 acres. Bramblett and The Crusaders The Wayne Minor Band good times, great gin at 8 p.m. Music Hall ad- Large open floor plan, screened patio and carport attached. The owner is also leaving a shed. What a great family home to name a few. His CD, “No is based in Macon, Georgia oldies...songs you can sing mission is $5 per person with not far from Live Oak. $69,900. Call Nelda Hatcher, 386- Apologies No Excuses,” was with Wayne Minor (keys, along to 'cause you know the the $5 deducted from your 6 8 8 - 8 0 6 7 M L S # 7 9 1 4 6 produced by Gerry Hansen guitar, vocals, Sax), George words!!! The Jukebox evening’s tab except for spe- 8 0 A C R E S open land in South Suwannee County. $3,500 per (drummer for The Randall Miles (guitar, back-up vo- Oldies Band loves to enter- cial events when prices will acre. Call William Golightly, 386-590-6681 MLS#76100 Bramblett Band). cals, harmonica), John Lar- tain old and new friends and be posted. Check out the U N D E R $ 5 0 , 0 0 0 ! This 3/1.5 bath has a large living room “A truly creative and ener- ry Graham (bass), Mike most certainly this band has beautiful new improvements with a fireplace, a sun room that could be an office with a great view, and detached shed to store all your stuff in too! getic fusion between New Harrell (Keys) and Marcus made many friends at the in the Music Hall where there Asking $44,900. Call Anita Handy, 386-208-5877 Orleans style grit, rhythm Reddick (drums, percus- SOSMP over the past sever- is now a full service bar. MLS#80003 314 NW Hillsboro St and blues, funk and rock. sion) rounding out this pop- al years! The band’s influ- For more information C O U N T R Y L I V I N G the way it’s meant to be with this Recommended if you like ular band. If you would like ences are the Beatles, BB about the Spirit of the Suwan- custom built dream home on 78 acres. Beautifully designed 3/ 2.5 home with 3 car garage and huge barn. Cathedral ceiling Little Feat and Sea Level,” a big dose of originality and King, Buddy Holly, Rolling nee Music Park, call 386- & oak engineered wood floor in sunken living room, wood CD Baby said. While Wayne “swampyness” that covers a Stones, Roy Orbison and 364-1683, email spirit@mu- burning fireplace w/cast iron insert, 2 HVAC, gas heat, security system, and much, much more. $679,000. Call Nelda is an unsigned artist, you can wide range of genres, this is The Tams. It definitely will sicliveshere.com or go to Hatcher, 386-688-8067 MLS#78332 look for that to change in the a MUST SEE band and on be a 50s - 80s good time par- www.musicliveshere.com. 5 0 0 A C R E S - Some mature pine timber. Deer and turkey ty where you can give those You may also contact the galore. 4 miles of Live Oak. $2,250 per acre. Call Ronnie dancing shoes a real work- SOSMP to purchase your Poole, 386-208-3175 -FOR RENT- out! Suwannee River Jam 2012 REDUCED! CLOSE TO TOWN - 2,000 sq.ft., 3/2 located The SOSMP’s SOS Café tickets or to inquire about any in a quiet subdivision. Home has split floor plan, vaulted and Restaurant is always of the many exciting events ceiling and 2 car garage. $126,900. Call Anita Handy, 386- 208-5877. MLS#79676 292 SW Arrowbend Drive, Lake City open during events and coming up such as SpringFest, Wanee and more. B A N K O W N E D - 2 acre lake lot on Timber Lake of Hamilton County. Great area for country living. $47,000. Call The Spirit of the Suwannee William Golightly, 386-590-6681. MLS#79608 Music Park is located at 3076 SUWANNEE RIVER LOT… Well, septic, electric , dock 95th Drive 4.5 miles north of and even fencing in place. Owner Financing available Live Oak, Fl off US 129 at $59,000. Call Kellie Shirah, 386-208-3847 MLS#75950 the famous Suwannee River. SURPLUS LAND SALE: Offered by Suwannee River The park is 4.5 miles south of Water Management District. Call for a list of available GREAT RATES FOR NICE LOOKING properties. 386-362-4539. Interstate 75 and 4.5 miles RENTALS - STARTING AT $300 PER MONTH north of Interstate 10 off US FOR SINGLEWIDES AND $450 PER MONTH 129. Keep an eye out for the www.poolerealty.com FOR DOUBLEWIDES. WATER, SEWER, SOSMP sign and white Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; AND GARBAGE INCLUDED. NO PETS. suwanneevalleyinspections.com painted board fence. Sunday by appointment 722333RAV 386-330-2567 717605jrv 717610dwv PAGE 2, FEBRUARY 22 & 23, 2012 I CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE - WWW.NFLAONLINE.COM - SERVING NORTH FLORIDA AND SOUTH GEORGIA Making more room for manatees: FWC, Nature Conservancy, DEP remove sediment at Fanning Springs

Making room for the manatees. Courtesy photo If you restore Fanning works on manatees and Florida Department of En- unteers sifted through deaths due to cold stress at the manatee population.” Springs to its historic aquatic habitat at the vironmental Protection, more than 500 cubic yards their highest levels, in- Mezich said the recent depths by removing sedi- Florida Fish and Wildlife which manages Fanning of removed sediment and cluding 112 cold-related observation of more mana- ment, more manatees will Conservation Commission Springs State Park. found boards and an ash manatee deaths in 2011, tees migrating into Fan- be able to use this shim- (FWC). “Fanning Springs From early November rake from a former 282 in 2010, and 56 in ning Springs was probably mering spot on the Suwan- may feel cold to us, but it 2011 through early Janu- sawmill on the site, as well 2009. Previously, manatee attributable to the weather nee River. That was the is 70 to 72 degrees, and for ary 2012, underwater as coins like a liberty half- deaths due to cold stress getting chillier, limited ac- idea behind the project to manatees in wintertime, it cleaning of the springs dollar and buffalo nickel. averaged 30 per year. cess of boats to the springs clear the bottom of Fan- is a warm-water refuge. was done by a scuba diver With the project com- “Conservation of warm- during construction, and ning Springs, and it quick- Manatees can’t survive for using a hand-held device pleted, Fanning Springs is water habitats like Fan- improved access to the ly came true. long in water below 68 de- resembling a giant vacuum 2 to 3 feet deeper in some ning Springs is critical to springs for manatees. “As the project was go- grees.” cleaner. Hand cleaning areas and able to provide the long-term conserva- Fanning Springs is a ma- ing on, more and more The recently completed was the preferred method additional habitat for man- tion of the manatee, and a jor attraction in a small manatees were showing up project to remove sedi- to minimize disturbance to atees to escape winter’s priority for the FWC and rural community. Fanning at Fanning Springs. We ment from the springs was the springs’ waters and cold. Recently, Florida our partners,” Mezich Springs State Park is a hub went from two to four a cooperative effort among preserve any artifacts manatees have been hit said. “Florida’s springs of the Suwannee River manatees to eight or 12,” the FWC, The Nature found in the removed sed- hard by cold weather, with provide warm-water habi- Wilderness Trail, and local said Ron Mezich, who Conservancy and the iment. Park staff and vol- documented manatee tat for about 20 percent of residents and visitors come here for swimming, snorkeling and boating. The FWC encourages visi- tors to come to the park to see if manatees are using this warm-water refuge. While you are there, the FWC recommends doing your manatee observations from the park’s dock and boardwalk. Boats of all types entering the springs during winter months can disturb and discourage manatees from using this warm-water site when it is most important to their survival. The springs also are prime habitat for mud- fish, freshwater flounder and turtles. Fanning Springs is a second-magnitude spring, producing less than 65 million gallons of water daily. Historically, though, it was a first-magnitude spring, the largest class of springs, with a flow of up to 100 cubic feet of water per second, as recently as the 1990s. The spring’s sediment problems were caused by erosion from its banks, when they were used by people coming there to swim and recreate. The park staff restored vegetation to stabilize those banks, preventing further erosion. “We’re taking the spring run at Fanning Springs back to a more historic depth contour. Sedimenta- tion caused it to become too shallow,” Mezich said. To support manatee con- servation and research, Floridians can purchase the “Save the Manatee” li- cense plate. Information is available at www.buyaplate.com. To learn more about mana- tees, go to MyFWC.com/Manatee. To plan a visit to Fan- ning Springs State Park, see www.floridas- tateparks.org. To find out more about the Fanning Springs restoration, go to The Na- ture Conservancy’s web- site at www.nature.org/ourinitia- tives/regions/northameri- ca/unitedstates/florida/ho wwework/saving-mana-

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The Pink Floyd Experience will make Wish You Were Here explores the idea its second appearance at the Phillips of absence, takes a cynical view of the Center at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29. music business and waxes poetic on the personal state of former band mate Syd With its record-breaking hits and sellout Barrett. The album was produced by Alan tours, Pink Floyd remains one of the most Parsons and included musical guests Roy influential rock bands of all time. The Harper and Stephane Grappelli. Richard Pink Floyd Experience – complete with Wright and David Gilmour have both stat- 200,000 watts of light, full quadraphonic ed that Wish You Were Here was their fa- sound and six brilliant musicians – will vorite Pink Floyd album. MADISON, FL – (l-r) Selena Phillips of Madison County, Kayla Griffin and Latrelle Monk of perform Wish You Were Here live, in its Tickets are on sale and available for this Taylor County, and Edie Hotchkiss of Hamilton County create Valentine’s Day cards in the entirety and other Pink Floyd classics in- performance. Call 352-392-ARTS (2787) North Florida Community College Student Center. The “Have a Heart” service project was cluding Money, Comfortably Numb, Run or 800-905-ARTS (toll free within Flori- hosted by NFCC’s Student Government Association. More than 200 hand-made cards were Like Hell and many rarities not often da), or visit www.performingarts.ufl.edu distributed to nursing home facilities in Mayo and Madison as part of the service project. heard live. for more information.

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Please call torical Museum located just Club & 4X4 horse lovers from all over of elders residing in nurs- The McAlpin 386-330-6319 if any ques- north of the railroad tracks SRJC 4X4 is a new off- the Southeast to ride along ing homes, assisted living Community Club tions. in Live Oak in the old train road club dedicated to the Withlacoochee River. facilities and adult family The Club is located at Artist Guild depot. For more informa- Jeeps but open to other Participate in our Poker care homes. The program’s 9981 170th Terrace in The meetings are held at tion call Randy Torrence makes of 4X4's. We are Run Game along the trail. local councils are seeking McAlpin, directly across Suwannee High School at (362-1776) or Eric Mus- looking for members that Demonstration on thera- additional volunteers to from the Post Office. Mem- 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday grove (842-2174). enjoy off-loading activity. peutic riding for individu- identify, investigate and re- bership fees are $10.00 per of each month. The Suwannee We are a family oriented als with disabilities. solve residents’ concerns. family per year. The ARC of North Flori- Coalition club that have monthly Join us for a wonderful Special training and certifi- For info call Barbara da Event dates: Has changed our annual meetings and organize oth- day supporting a great cation is provided. Parks @ 362-3044 or Deb- 2/25/12 Annual Benefit meeting schedule. We will er activities such as trail cause. All interested bie Phillips @ 364-7028 Trail Ride no longer be meeting rides, camping tis, mud www.arcnfl.com/ride individuals Navy and Marine 3/24/12 14th Annual monthly. We will meet events and fundraising 386-362-7143 #5 or Who care about protect- Corps Lawn Mower Race quarterly - four times per events. Please contact [email protected] ing the health, safety, wel- Shipmates who served 5/11/12 The Arc North year. Here are the remain- Sarah or Cat at The McAlpin fare and rights of long-term on the USS Columbus CA- Florida Golf Tournament ing dates we will meet in [email protected] for Community Club care facility residents -- 74/cG-12 from 1944 www.arcnfl.com the upcoming fiscal year: more info. 386-688-3750 The McAlpin Commu- who often have no one else through 1976 and the USS Addiction Support April 5, 2012 (Sarah). nity Club welcomes every- to advocate for them -- are COLUMBUS (SSN-762) Group: The Lake DeSoto Wellborn Spring Yard one to their monthly meet- encouraged to call toll-free past and present, if you Greater Visions faith- farmers market Sale - March 3rd ings, which are held on the (888) 831-0404 or visit the would like to share memo- based addictions support Lake City, FL, The Lake The Wellborn Communi- second Monday of each program’s Web site at ries and camaraderie with group meets weekly in two DeSoto Farmers Market is ty Association will host a month. http://ombudsman.myflori- old friends and make new locations. Meetings are open every Saturday from Community Yard Sale on The McAlpin Commu- da.com. ones, please contact Allen held on Tuesday nights at 8am to 1 p.m. in Wilson Saturday, March 3rd, from nity Club asks everyone to The Sparkleberry R. Hope, President, 3828 7:00 PM in Lake City at the Park, located along Lake 7:00am to 2pm at 1340 - mark their calendars and Chapter Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, Christ Central Church DeSoto between the Co- 8th Avenue, Andrews join us on Saturday, May 5, Of the Florida Native IN 46815-4505. Home: building on Sister’s Wel- lumbia County Courthouse Square, Wellborn. Come to 2012, for our first annual Plant Society - meets the (260) 486-2221 - 8 a.m. - 5 come Road. The group also and Shands Lakeshore buy or come to sell. 12 X yard sale and fundraising second Tuesday of each p.m. Eastern Time, Fax: meets Thursday mornings Hospital. For more infor- 12 spaces are only $5; event. The proceeds will month, 6:30 p.m., Hatch 260-492-9771, email: at 9:30 AM in Live Oak at mation about the Lake bring your own tent or ta- help benefit the club’s Park Community Center, [email protected]. the Suwannee Coalition of- DeSoto Farmer Market call bles. The Bloodmobile will building fund, which hosts 403 SE Craven St., Bran- Bingo fice located at 208 North 386-697-2176 or 386-719- be there; make it a part of a variety of civic groups in- ford. All are welcome. For Hosted by the American Ohio Avenue. This group 5766. your day to save lives. Join cluding two local 4-H information call 386-364- Legion Post 107. Every provides spiritual and emo- Alcohol Anonymous us for the Blueberry Pan- Clubs, a Home and Com- 9309. Tuesday. Early games are tional support in a non- Live Oak Group cake Breakfast served from munity Education (HCE) Grief recovery is a at 3 p.m. and evening judgmental setting. Come Voting precinct building, 7:00am to 10am, which is Club and volunteer fire- painful process. games are at 7 p.m. Take experience the freedom Nobles Ferry Road, Live $5 for adults and $3 for fighters. If you would like GriefShare is a weekly Hwy. 129, six miles south from addictions that is Oak, Fl. Tuesday, Thursday children. Hamburgers, hot to donate any items for this video seminar featuring of Live Oak, turn left at the found in Christ. Greater Vi- (BBS) and Friday 8 p.m. dogs and soft drinks will be event, please call Debbie some of the nation’s fore- BINGO sign, then one sions is an outreach of Contact Rosemary 386- available for lunch. For Phillips at 364-7028. most experts on grief re- mile. Christ Central but open to 362-6338 or Carl at 386- more info call 386-963- The Club is located at covery topics. Each American Legion Post anyone. For more informa- 362-4221. 1157, visit www.wellborn- 9981 170th Terrace in Wednesday evening semi- Meeting tion contact 208-1345. Bingo, Bingo, Bingo! communityassociation.com McAlpin, directly across nar is combined with a First Thursday of each Grief Support group of- Hosted by American Le- , or find us on facebook. from the Post Office on US grief support group discus- month at noon. All military fered at Antioch Baptist gion Post 107 Every Tues- New York Day Hwy 129. Membership sion time. GriefShare is veterans are invited to join Church day, 3 p.m. early games, 7 New York Day, for all fees are $10 per family per held at FBC Live Oak each us. Contact Randall White GriefShare recovery p.m. evening games. Take who have lived anywhere year. Wednesday evening at for information at 386-984- and support group Hwy 129, 6 miles south of in New York State, will be For info call Barbara 6:00 p.m. 6245. Will begin meeting at Live Oak, turn left at the in the afternoon of March Parks @ 362-3044 or Deb- Volunteers Needed! Senior citizens Antioch Baptist Church in BINGO sign, then 1 mile. 17 at the Lake City Shrine bie Phillips @ 364-7028 Surrey Place Care Center Senior citizens meet the Live Oak each Tuesday at Grief support group Club on Brown Road. CrossHeir Outfitters in Live Oak is looking for first Monday of each 10 a.m. The church is locat- Meeting weekly at First There will be a social Hour Men's and Boys Event interested volunteers who month in the west annex of ed at 5203 CR 795 (Boys Baptist Church in Live Oak with appetizers, a St. Crossheir Outfitters would like to share their the Suwannee Co. Colise- Ranch Road). GriefShare is at 6 pm on Wednesdays. Patrick’s Day dinner pre- Team, bringing there Tro- time and talents with our um. If you are fifty years 13 weeks starting March Call 362-1583 for more in- pared by the Shrine Club, phy Displays, etc. with senior adults. Volunteers old or older or disabled. 6th ending May 29th, non- formation. Non-denomina- entertainment by “2 Speaker Robert Bradow enrich the lives of our resi- The dues are $5 per year. denominational group that tional - everyone welcome. Peace”(50’s – 80’s music), will be at North Hamilton dents and staff by brighten- Each member is to bring a features Biblical teaching This is an on-going support raffles, door prizes, etc. Elementry School on ing their days in so many covered dish to each meet- on grief and recovery top- group and I would appreci- Cost is $13 per person. March 17, 2012 at 4:00 pm ways! ing. We will be having ics. You can begin the ate you placing it in your Wine and beer, including with Great Door prizes If you are interested in drawings for gifts which GriefShare sessions at any publication through the NY brands, will be avail- many Hunt give aways, helping others; if you include complimentary vis- time. Please call Antioch fall. able, or BYOB. Casual Free BBQ Supper! More would like to experience its for two different restau- Church (386) 362-3101 or Baptist Men's Meeting dress-wear Green for St. Information you may call the gratification and sense rants. Door prizes will be Kathy Bauman (386) 362- at Wellborn Baptist Pats! Call the Lloyds at Pastor Edgar Wood 386- of purpose that comes from given. There will be bingo 3823 for more information. Church 752-4885 or Bob Peloni at 590-6267 or Johnnie working with senior adults after the meal. Also, there Elks Monday Bingo The 2nd Thursday night 984-5982 for info and Philman at 386-842-5494 with special needs, then we are trips planned for this At Live Oak Elks Lodge of every month beginning reservations (DEADLINE P.O. Box 521 Jasper,Flori- hope you will accept our group. Please call 330- 1165, 415 East Howard St. at 6:30 pm the men of Well- March 10) da 32052 Provided by Pen- invitation to learn more 6319 if you have any ques- Live Oak. Early sessions 3 born Baptist Church and Save the Cats Live tecostal Deliverance Center about the volunteer oppor- tions. Please put Senior p.m. - 6 p.m. and the pay- their friends join together Oak men's Ministry Jennings, tunities we have available. Citizens meetings on the out will be on a percentage to eat and worship together Volunteers needed! Florida This is a Tri-Coun- Surrey Place Care Center first Monday of each basis. Late sessions: 7 p.m. with a special speaker and T.N.R. campaign to save ty Event Drawing all Men welcomes volunteer in- month on your calendar. - 10 p.m. There will be 29 music. You are invited to Live Oaks ferrel cats has and Boys to have a better volvement in a variety of Come join us and enjoy games each paying $50. come and bring a dessert. been started. Ferrel and walk with the Lord!! areas and capacities. great friends and wonderful One progressive jackpot ei- The church is located on stray cats will be trapped, An Ash Wednesday Please join us. fellowship. ther $50 or $250. One Bo- Highway 90 West between neutered and returned to Service Surrey Place Care Center REVISION for Feb., nanza paying $50. One ex- Live Oak and Lake City at where they were trapped. Will be held at 7:00 PM, Teri Christian, March, April, May tra large jackpot starting at the intersection with Lowe All kittens & friendly cats on Wednesday, February Quality of Life Director The Senior Citizens will $300 if won on the last Lake Road in Wellborn, Fl. will be adopted out. 22, at Jennings United 386-364-5961 meet at the regular time number called from the Bo- Call 386-963-2231 with Donations needed: Cat Methodist Church, in Jen- act.surrey@signature- (the first Monday) in Feb. nanza game - $100 conso- any questions or visit our food, wet & dry, money for nings, Florida. All are in- healthcarellc.com & March. There will be NO lation prize. Kitchen will website at www.wellborn- neutering, traps, carriers, vited to mark the beginning The Arc North Florida meeting in April because of be open from 4-8 p.m. baptist.com. cages, food & water con- of the Lenten Season with Adults with Disabilities the fair. Also, the meeting Wellborn Love Forever tainers etc. Anyone inter- this very special and mov- Program. Open to Branford for May will be changed to neighborhood watch Live Oak Church of ested in helping in any way ing service. For more infor- and surrounding adults Mon., May 14th, because We meet the last Thurs- Christ, 1497 SR 51 (Irvin please contact Barney or mation, please call 386- with intellectual or devel- of elections. All meetings day of each month at the Ave) will be open every Sherry at 386-364-1006. 938-4303 or 386-752- opmental disabilities. We are at 10:30 a.m. in the W. Blake Lowe Building on third Saturday morning of Donated items may be tak- 8752. meet every Friday from 9 Annex at the Suwannee 4th. Avenue in Wellborn. each month for a clothes en to the Big Wheel Market Volunteer Opportunity AM to 1 PM at the health County Coliseum. Don't We start with a social get closet and food pantry, Place at 127 W Howard St. & Meeting Notice department building in forget the changes for April together at 7:00 PM with a 10:30 - 12 noon. The Arc North Florida Florida’s Long-Term Branford, FL and May. All other meet- covered dish dinner and The Lafayette Trail of Hearts Care Ombudsman Program For more information ings will be on the first have a relaxed general dis- Republican Executive Annual Benefit Ride needs volunteers to join its please contact the AWD su- Mon. of each month at cussion on the events in the Committee Feb. 25. Location is Mc- corps of dedicated advo- pervisor Lisa Perry at 386- 10:30 a.m. at the Coliseum community. Immediately Meets the second Mon- following dinner we have day of each month at the an invited speaker to broad- Lafayette Public Library, en our knowledge of what 120 NE Crawford Street, is happening in our county. Mayo, at 7:00 pm. Every- Each month we have a one interested in promoting speaker that will be inter- conservative principles are esting and informative. invited to attend. For more Men - Women - Children Call Ruth Ford @ 386-963- information, please call 5334 if you have any ques- Carolyn Land at 935-0174. tions. The Columbia Are you a time Federated Republican traveler? Women Wish you could travel Meet the 2nd Monday of back in time? Explore each month, 7p.m., brown Suwannee County’s past bag dinner & social time at with historian Eric Mus- 6:30 p.m. Currently we 722902awV Ladies Jeans grove as he tells of the meet in Lake City at the old

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726372awv I CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE - WWW.NFLAONLINE.COM - SERVING NORTH FLORIDA AND SOUTH GEORGIA FEBRUARY 22 & 23, 2012, PAGE 9 Calendar of Events Continued From Page 4 American Legion experience the freedom more information, please nity Services Inc. Invites and status are active, re- Post 107 from addictions that is call the local Suwannee you to participate in our re- tired or honorably dis- committed to advancing Hosting Wall of Honor found in Christ. Greater Vi- River Economic, Inc. at cycling project campaign. charged are secondary to the participation of women The Auxiliary of the Amer- sions is an outreach of (386) 362-6079. CCS Clients are recycling - the purposes of the organi- in all areas of the political ican Legion Post 107 is Christ Central but open to Free English Classes Printer Ink Cartridges, zation. We are all brothers system and are dedicated to hosting a Wall of Honor. If anyone. For more informa- Clases de Ingles - Gratis, Laser Cartridges, Cell of “The Pin.” We band to- encouraging and empower- you have a friend or rela- tion contact 208-1345. aprenden, Pronunciacion, Phones -Any Kind, MP3 gether to honor the memo- ing women of all ages and tive that is currently in ac- Pickin' & Grinnin' Conversacion -Clases emp- Players Drop off at ries of the over 4,000 men backgrounds. Visit the tive duty of any of the mil- Every Saturday 6 p.m. iesan el 8 de Agosto, 2011, Lafayette Extension Office, who EARNED THE Florida Association's web itary branches, we would Spirit of the Suwannee Mu- cada lunes y jueves, 7 -9 Wes Haney Chevrolet, RIGHT to wear” Dolphins” page at like to honor him/her by sic Park p.m. Maestra Felicia Doty Suwannee Tax Collectors, to maintain the bonds of http://www.ffrw.net/home. posting a picture and name If you play an ocoustic y el equipo, 386-249-0096. Live Oak City Hall, or the friendship and cama- html. Covering North Cen- on our Wall of Honor. It instrument or just like to sit Las clases van estar en la CCS Office, larger quanti- raderie.You are invited to tral Florida - all women are will be located in the and listen to good Country, Iglesia Episcopal, San ties can be picked up. For contact us through the ad- encouraged to attend and American Legion main hall Gospel or Blue Grass mu- Lukas, 1391 SW 11th St., more information on how dress below for more infor- be involved in the political on post 107, the same sic, come on out to the (Se encuenntra la Iglesia en your business can join the mation: process! For more building bingo is currently Pickin' shed in the loop frente del hospital en Live CCS recycling team call National Contact: info contact President held. Please send name, camping area. Pot luck din- Oak). Janet Sampson, 386-362- United States Submarine Gayle Cannon: 386-303- rank and branch of service, ners the third Saturday of Cub Scout Pack 7143 ext 5 Veterans, PO Box 3870 Sil- 2 6 1 6 , along with current photo- each month. Join us --- its No. 408 Free Sunday lunch verdale, WA 98383 or 1- [email protected] graph, to Teri Hamilton, fun ---- its free! Sponsored Tiger, Wolf, Bears and Live Oak 877-542-DIVE r First Baptist Church of Americanism Committee by Suwannee River Blue- Webelos dens (grades one - For the past several www.ussvi.org. Local con- Dowling Park Chairman, Legion Auxil- grass Association. five) - every Thursday, months a group headed up tact:W. Ray Rausch, 386- Free Meals for Seniors. iary, 12364 146th Terrace, GFWC Woman's Club Aug.-May only; 6:30-7:30 by Pat and JoAnn Lynch 209-1473, uss483@wind- We are a meal site for the Live Oak, Florida 32060. of Live Oak p.m. at Live Oak Church of have been serving a free stream.net, 10035 105th Suwannee River Economic 386-362-7978. Is available for rentals the Nazarene. lunch at the community Drive, Live Oak, Fl 32060. Council. Free meals are Addiction Support until 11 p.m. Is there a baby Mothers of center in Live Oak the last First Baptist Church of served for seniors over the Group shower, wedding reception, Preschoolers (MOPS) Sunday of the month. We Live Oak, FL age of 60 in the church fel- Greater Visions faith- holiday party or other event Meeting need volunteers to help set Will begin holding a lowship hall Monday based addictions support coming up? Please call Meets second and fourth up and serve the meals. If weekly grief recovery sup- through Friday from 12 group meets weekly in two Julie at 362-7303 to reserve Tuesday of every month you are interested in volun- port group. GriefShare is a noon to 1 p.m. For more in- locations. Meetings are your date and time. Make a (August-May) at First Bap- teering you may contact non-denominational Bibli- formation or to sign up, held on Tuesday nights at 7 wonderful memory. tist Church of Live Oak @ Pat and Jo Ann Lynch at cally based 13 week pro- please contact us at 386- p.m. in Lake City at the Narcotics Anonymous 9:30 am. MOPS Interna- (386) 935-1076 or Roger gram for people who are 658-2360. Christ Central Church Road to Recovery tional exists to encourage, Burnside at (386) 935- struggling with losing a Volunteer Opportunity building on Sister's Wel- Group. Meets Tuesday at 7 equip and develop every 3343. loved one in death. People & Meeting Notice come Road. The group also p.m. and Friday at 7:30 mother of preschoolers to Free Sunday lunch can enter at any point in the Florida’s Long-Term meets Thursday mornings p.m. First United realize her potential as a Hamilton County 13 weeks. It will be held at Care Ombudsman Program at 9:30 a.m. in Live Oak at Methodist Church, 311 woman, mother and leader. A group headed up by 6 pm on Wednesdays. First needs volunteers to join its the Suwannee Coalition of- South Ohio Ave. Live Oak, Breakfast and childcare are Pat and JoAnn Lynch will Baptist Church is located at corps of dedicated advo- fice located at 208 North Fl, Help Line 352-376- provided. www.mops.org. be serving a free lunch at 401 W. Howard in Live cates who protect the rights Ohio Ave. This group pro- 8008 or 866-352-5323, I am putting together a the Civic Center in Jasper, Oak. For more informa- of elders residing in nurs- vides spiritual and emo- http://uncoastna.org The family history book on the 2nd Sunday of the tion, people may call 386- ing homes, assisted living tional support in a non- Road to Recovery Group is On the descendants of month. We need volun- 362-1583 or find us on the facilities and adult family judgmental setting. Come not affiliated with First Stephen, William & Sarah teers to help set up and web at care homes. The program’s experience the freedom United Methodist Church. Ann Grant. Surnames in- serve the meals. If you are www.fbcliveoak.org. local councils are seeking from addictions that is Weatherization clude Grant, Hewitt, interested in volunteering Haven Hospice hosts additional volunteers to found in Christ. Greater Vi- funding available Adams, Land, McCray, you may contact Pat and Jo Helping Hands Volunteer identify, investigate and re- sions is an outreach of Funding is available for McClamma & any other re- Ann Lynch at (386) 935- Orientation When: Every solve residents’ concerns. Christ Central but open to Home Repairs in Suwan- lated. If you would like to 1076 or Roger Burnside at Tuesday morning at 10 Special training and certifi- anyone. For more informa- nee County. Families must submit information or pho- (386) 935-3343. a.m. cation is provided. All in- tion contact 386-208-1345. meet income eligibility re- tos or are interested, please Did you earn your pin? Where: Haven Hospice terested individuals who Senior Luncheon at quirements for services. contact Cher Newell at Reconnect with your Suwannee Valley Care care about protecting the Wellborn Baptist Church Examples of weatherizing 386-209-1559 or 386-364- shipmates and help pre- Center, 6037 W. U.S. Hwy health, safety, welfare and The 2nd Tuesday of repairs that could be avail- 1608. serve the memories. With 90, Lake City, Fl. Call Car- rights of long-term care fa- every month beginning at able are installation of Stop, drop and Recycle more than 13,000 members olyn Long at 386-752-9191 cility residents -- who often 11, there is a senior lun- doors, windows, insulation, for Adults with and over 150 chapters for more information. have no one else to advo- cheon with a special speak- hot water heaters and win- Disabilities. throughout the United cate for them -- are encour- er and music. Everyone is dow air conditioners. For Comprehensive Commu- States, your rank or rate SEE CALENDAR, PAGE 10 aged to call toll-free (888) invited to come and bring a 831-0404 or visit the pro- covered dish. The church is gram’s Web site at HY- located on Highway 90 PERLINK "http://ombuds- West between Live Oak Florida Press Service man.myflorida.com/" and Lake City at the inter- a company of the Florida Press Association http://ombudsman.myflori- section with Lowe Lake FLORIDA PRESS SERVICES, INC. STATEWIDE CLASSIFIED PROGRAM da.com. Road in Wellborn, Fl. Call We make every effort to submit only those ads deemed credible. However, if there are any ads listed that are against Christian Mission In 386-963-2231 with any your general policy, run them at your own discretion. For questions, Jenny Gessler (321)283-5276. Action Ministry questions or visit our web- STATEWIDE CLASSIFIED ADS FOR MONDAY 02/20/2012 THROUGH 02/26/2012 Will serve dinners from site at www.wellbornbap- A NNOUNCEMENTS 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. second tist.com. Saturday of every month at Lake Park Line Advertise in Over 100 Papers throughout Florida. 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This group first Friday & Saturday of provides spiritual and emo- S CHOOLS & I NSTRUCTION June. tional support in a non- Heat & Air JOBS - Ready to work? 3 week accelerated program. Hands on environment. Nationwide certifications and Auxiliary of the judgmental setting. Come Local Job Placement Assistance! (877)994-9904 722325RAV PAGE 10, FEBRUARY 22 & 23, 2012 I CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE - WWW.NFLAONLINE.COM - SERVING NORTH FLORIDA AND SOUTH GEORGIA Calendar of Events Continued From Page 9 will donators be helping non-profit organization, (CPT), NFCC Testing Cen- Valley Genealogy Society Career and Adult Educa- the kids, they will be able seeks donations for yard ter (Bldg. #16), 5 p.m., invites you to join and tion Program. Where: New Commander Post to take sale price as a con- sale merchandise. Info: Madison. Register in learn how to find your an- Wellborn, Florida, Unity of #107 tribution for income tax Sandy, 386-364-8020. NFCC Student Services 24 cestors. Membership is God Ministries, Inc., 12270 New Commander Post purposes. CJBAT tests hours before test. For infor- $30 for a single member or County Road 137 When: #107 American Legion is Talent Search Monday - Thursday mation please call 850- $35 for a family. Corpo- Every Thursday, 5:30 p.m.- Randall E. White, 386-984- Do you sing or play and Monday - Thursday at 5 973-9451. rate membership is also 8 p.m. Activities for chil- 6245 or email at shoredu- instrument? Do you act or p.m. (by appointment): CJ- TABE tests available for donations of dren will be provided. [email protected] dance? Do you like to read BAT (Criminal Justice Ba- Monday - Thursday $100 or more (tax de- Please contact 386-755- Donate your old cars or spend time with a friend sic Abilities Test) at NFCC Monday - Thursday at 5 ductible). Meetings are 8190 for additional infor- People may be thinking in wonderful conversation? Testing Center (Bldg. #16), p.m. (by appointment): held on the first Thursday mation. of donating their old cars WE WANT YOU! Suwan- Madison. CJBAT is re- TABE (Test of Adult Basic of each month at 7 PM at Suwannee County as part of a clean up. The nee Health Care & Rehab quired for acceptance into Education) at NFCC Test- the Genealogy Center at Republican Executive Boys and Girls Clubs Center is looking for your Corrections & Law En- ing Center (Bldg. #16), 215 Wilbur Street SW in Committee Meeting. would be happy to take talent for our residents. forcement programs. Photo Madison. TABE is required Live Oak. The library is First Thursday, 7 p.m. their old cars. People do- Dinner for two - $45; One ID required. Pre-registra- for acceptance into voca- open on Tuesday and The meeting will be held in nating to the Clubs will not night at the Beach - $125; tion & scheduling time and tional/technical programs. Thursday from 9 a.m. until the council chambers of only get rid of the unwant- One hour volunteering to date are required. To regis- Photo ID required. Pre-reg- 5 p.m. and the talented Live Oak City Hall at 7 ed car but will be con- make memories that last ter please call 850-973- istration & scheduling time folks there will be glad to p.m. City Hall is located on tributing to the clubs. Boys forever - PRICELESS! 9451. & date are required. To reg- help. For more informa- the corner of White St. and and Girls Clubs really Call: Lynn Brannon, Activ- College Placement ister please call 850-973- tion call Jinnie or Alice at US 90 in Live Oak. For work with kids in most ities Director 386-362- Tests 9451. 386-330-0110. more information please communities and offer a 7860 or 386-590-2961. Monday - Thursday Love a mystery? Free English-speaking visit our website: safe place for them. If you Donations needed! Monday Thursday at 5 Try locating your ances- and literacy classes www.suwanneegop.com wish to donate a car, call Suwannee County Envi- p.m. (by appointment): tors by working on your Provided by Columbia or call Mary Lou Sharp at 800-246-0493. Not only ronmental Watchdogs, a College Placement Test family tree. The Suwannee County School District's 386-963-5213 Hunter safety Internet-completion course offered in Columbia County The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- the online course and wish to complete this are provided free of charge. Students training requirements for all other states tion Commission (FWC) is offering a free classroom portion must bring the online- should bring a pen or pencil and paper. An and Canadian provinces. hunter safety Internet-completion course completion report with them. adult must accompany children younger Those interested in attending a course in Columbia County. The location for this class will be given than 16 at all times. can register online and obtain information The class is March 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. to those who register in advance by calling People born on or after June 1, 1975, about future hunter safety classes at and March 10 from 8 a.m. until completed. the regional office at 386-758-0525 or go- must complete a hunter safety course be- MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or by calling To complete the course, students must at- ing to MyFWC.com/HunterSafety. fore purchasing a Florida hunting license. the FWC’s regional office in Lake City at tend both days. Students who have taken All firearms, ammunition and materials The FWC course satisfies hunter-safety 386-758-0525. Bowhunter education course scheduled for Columbia County Now you can take the Florida Bowhunter Education and shooting, field walks, blood-trail exercises, erect- • Safe and responsible bowhunting; Course by completing an online, distance-learning ing and safely ascending and descending from tree • Preparing for the hunt; component and then attending a field class in Columbia stands, as well as equipment preparation and survival • Shot placement and game recovery; County. techniques. • Use of elevated stands and other techniques; and According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation The fee to take the distance-learning course is • Outdoor preparedness. Commission (FWC) hunter safety personnel, the field payable to the National Bowhunter Education Founda- Students of all ages may participate; however, an day will be March 31 from 8 a.m. until completed. The tion on its website: www.bowhunter-ed.com/fl. You can adult must accompany those younger than 16. location for the field day will be given to those who also access the online distance-learning course from Participants should bring all equipment, including register in advance by calling the regional office at MyFWC.com/Bowhunt. bow and arrows. 386-758-0525. Participants can expect to learn all aspects of Students should register for the course in advance by This field day is designed to be a hands-on, construc- bowhunting, including: calling the FWC’s regional office in Lake City at 386- tive learning experience that will include bow setup • History of bowhunting; 758-0525. Black children tend to be diagnosed with autism later than white children, FSU study finds

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The of autism, and underuse of avail- wrote the paper with Ruby Gour- stream health care providers over African-Americans,” Teasley rate of diagnosis for autism spec- able treatment services. dine, a professor of social work past discrimination. said. trum disorders (ASD) is the same “There are no subjective crite- at Howard University in Wash- “African-Americans are well Once a child is diagnosed with among all racial groups — one in ria for diagnosing autism. Only ington, D.C., and Tiffany Baf- versed in going to a doctor who ASD, Teasley says both the child 110, according to current esti- brain scans can truly provide ap- four, an associate professor of might have biases or discrimina- and the members of his or her mates. However, a study by a propriate diagnoses, because we social work at Winston-Salem tory practices, so they may not family needs to receive appropri- Florida State University re- are dealing with biological and State University in North Caroli- readily accept what a doctor ate training and counseling. searcher has found that African- chemical imbalances in the na. says,” Teasley said. “The children need behavioral American children tend to be di- brain,” Teasley said. “Not every Because of the social stigma, In addition, a cultural divide counseling so they can develop agnosed later than white chil- child is going to have access to Teasley says that some African- between African-Americans and the skills to live as independent- dren, which results in a longer this kind of medical evaluation, American families might be re- mainstream health care providers ly as possible,” he said. “The and more intensive intervention. particularly those who are indi- sistant to accept a diagnosis and can hinder a timely and correct families need to learn how to The reasons for later diag- gent and don’t have health care treatment. diagnosis. work with children who are noses include a lack of access to funding.” “Less discussion about autism “There are not enough health autistic. quality, affordable, culturally Teasley examined ASD diag- among African-Americans or be- care professionals who under- “Intervention for any autistic competent health care, according nosis and treatment strategies, tween African-Americans and stand the cultural norms and at- child needs to start around age 3, to Martell Teasley, an associate and their effect on African- health care providers leads to tributes of the African-American so we can get the child to begin professor in Florida State’s Col- American families, in “Autism misdiagnoses, a lack of treatment community,” Teasley said. to learn how to eat right and de- lege of Social Work who has and the African-American Com- and a lack of services,” Teasley African-Americans live in all velop normal, healthy routines, conducted a comprehensive re- munity,” a paper published in a said. “This will lead to greater types of settings, but the majori- which will result in a better de- view of researchliterature on special issue of the journal Social challenges for families — more ty live in urban areas, which velopmental outcome,” Teasley autism and African-American Work in Public Health (Vol. 26, stress and anxiety, and poorer de- have seen a decline in the num- said. “Later intervention will re- children. In addition, the stig- Issue 4, 2011) that dealt with velopmental outcomes.” ber of mental-health care agen- sult in a poorer developmental maattached to mental health con- health-care policy issues in the African-Americans also might cies since the 1980s. outcome that can have a lasting ditions within the black commu- black community related to the resist a diagnosis and treatment “This lack of accessibility impact on the child’s and fami- nity contribute to misdiagnoses human genome. Teasley co- because of a mistrust of main- causes a problem for some ly’s quality of life.” Veterinary pathologist named to administrative post

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Pamela E. Ginn, D.V.M., a ogist for Specialty VETPATH in Seattle, Wash., and as an vide a better educational experience to veterinary stu- veterinary pathologist, has been named associate dean adjunct professor of pathology in the college’s depart- dents and the faculty who teach them. She also has a keen for students and instruction at the University of Florida ment of infectious diseases and pathology. She was an as- interest in addressing student debt load, streamlining the College of Veterinary Medicine following a national sociate professor in that department from 1998-2007. time frame of the educational process and expanding ca- search. Ginn received her D.V.M. degree from Colorado State reer options for veterinarians. Ginn has served as a member of the college’s faculty University in 1983 and worked in small animal practice As a mother of three children, Ginn also plans to help since 1992. She will begin her new duties immediately prior to entering UF’s pathology residency program, students gain skills that enable them to balance their pro- and will assume full responsibilities in March, following which she completed in 1992. fessional and personal lives. She loves to teach and plans the retirement of Paul Gibbs, B.V.Sc., Ph.D. from the po- In 2011, Ginn was honored for her teaching by the to continue to contribute to the education of students and sition. American College of Veterinary Dermatologists, which future veterinary pathologists. On a university and com- “Dr. Ginn has received numerous awards for teaching presented her with its Excellence in Teaching Award. She munity level, she would like to participate in projects that excellence and has a long-standing interest in students,” was named Teacher of the Year by junior UF veterinary promote inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the said the college’s dean, Glen Hoffsis, D.V.M. “She is a students in 2003 and again in 2006. educational process. great addition to the college administration and will pro- In 1998, she received the UF veterinary college’s pres- “Technology and the ease of access of information in vide strong leadership to the Office for Students and In- tigious Norden Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award. today’s digital world present new opportunities for im- struction.” Ginn’s goals include becoming informed about stu- proving methods of information delivery and assessing Ginn has most recently served as a consulting pathol- dents’ learning styles and using this information to pro- student learning,” Ginn said. I CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE - WWW.NFLAONLINE.COM - SERVING NORTH FLORIDA AND SOUTH GEORGIA FEBRUARY 22 & 23, 2012, PAGE 11

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